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Poplar 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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The figures for the total number of persons are arrived at by adding
together the total numbers relieved each week for the 52 weeks. "Medical
Relief Only" implies that no relief other than the services of a District
Medical Officer was given to these persons.
With regard to the cases in receipt of medical treatment at St.
Andrew's Hospital during the period ended 31st December, 1928, the
total days maintenance for the year amounted to 171,432 days, giving
an average daily number of 468.
Sick cases are also treated in the Poplar Institution in the Sick
Wards, and maternity cases in the All Saints' Maternity Annexe. The
average daily numbers for the year ended 31st December, 1928, are as
follows:—
Sick Wards, Poplar Institution 179
Maternity Wards, All Saints' Annexe 36
The number of entries in the District Medical Officers' Registers of cases for medical treatment for the year ended 31st December, 1928, are as follows:—
| District | Number of | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Officer. | Medical District. | Entries. |
| Dr. H.J. O'Brien | West | 1.704 |
| Dr. M. J. Byrne | East | 2,224 |
| Dr. C. F. White | Middle | 1,682 |
| St. Andrew's Hospital | Part Bromley | 378 |
| (from 1st Oct., 1928) | ||
| Dr. W. C. Millea | South | 1,508 |
| Dr. M. J. Hallissey | S. Central | 2,217 |
| Bow Districts. | ||
| Dr. C.Phelps | Old Ford West | 2,487 |
| Dr. D. G. McRae | Bow | 2,888 |
| St. Andrew's Hospital | Old Ford East and | |
| part Bromley | 4.944 | |