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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Woolwich 1896
The eighth annual report of the health, sanitary condition, etc., etc., of the District of Woolwich for the year 1896
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| Arsenal Sub-District. | Dockyard Sub-District. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 74 | 35 | 109 |
| Diphtheria | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| Typhoid Fever | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Small Pox | 1 | - | 1 |
| Total | 109 | 66 | 175 |
In other words, the following cases were treated at home:—
| Arsenal Sub-District. | Dookyard Sub-District. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| Diphtheria | 27 | 21 | 48 |
| Erysipelas | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| Typhoid Fever | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Puerperal Fever | - | 3 | 3 |
| Continued Fever | - | 1 | 1 |
| Membranous Croup | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 75 | 66 | 141 |
I note with satisfaction the greatly increased tendency for cases
of infectious disease to be sent to Hospital. The privilege o/* ' to
the inhabitants of free admission to the Hospitals of the Mei i
Asylums Board is a great boon, and one which it is somewh
prising is not taken advantage of to its fullest extent; but doub s
the number of admissions would have been greater this year if accommodation
at the Hospitals had been available. Since the opening of
the Brook Hospital at Shooter's Hill, in June, we have found it possible
to obtain a greater proportion of removals to Hospital than formerly.
The total amount of Infectious Disease present in Woolwich during
the year has been less than in 1895, though there has been a larger
amount of Diphtheria. The number of cases of Scarlet Fever, how-ever has steadily declined since 1892.
The following table will show the prevalence of the principal Zymotic diseases during the past six years:—
| 1891 | 1892 | 1893 | 1894 | 1895 | 1896 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 80 | 338 | 259 | 215 | 187 | 144 |
| Diphtheria | 8 | 17 | 24 | 49 | 67 | 99 |
| Typhoid Fever | 11 | 18 | 25, | 14 | 50 | 21 |
| Small Pox | - | 2 | 61 | 15 | 1 | 1 |