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Bromley 1904

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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They were admitted as follows:—
In January 7 cases (3 Diphtheria, 4 Scarlet Fever).
,, February 1 case (Enteric Fever).
„ March 4 cases (1 Diphtheria, 3 Scarlet Fever).
„ April 2 „ (Scarlet Fever).
„ May 2 ,, (1 Diphtheria, 1 Scarlet Fever).
,, July 3 ,, (1 Scarlet Fever, 1 Enteric Fever, and
1 Puerperal Fever).
,, September 4 ,, (2 Diphtheria, 2 Scarlet Fever).
,. October 3 ,, (Diphtheria).
,, November 19 ,, (13 Diphtheria, 6 Scarlet Fever).
„ December 7 ,, (3 Diphtheria, 3 Scarlet Fever, and 1
Erysipelas).
Total 52 cases
Of the total number of cases of infectious disease, 65 per cent.
were removed to Hospital. Of those treated 19 were males and 33
females, the ages varying from 1 to 35 years.
INSPECTIONS.
The district, which now includes 13 parishes, is divided into
two parts for the purposes of inspection, viz.:—
No. 1 District (Mr. Nightingale) includes the parishes of:—
Population at census of 1901.
Orpington 4259
St. Mary Cray 1894
Mottingham 1332
North Cray 661
St. Paul's Cray 1207
9353
No. 2 District (Mr. Dunlop) includes the parishes of:—
Population at census of 1901.
Hayes 838
WestWickham 1328
Chelsfield 1522
Cudham 1111
Downe 610
Farnborough 2262
Keston 832
Knockholt 952
9455