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Croydon 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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QUEEN'S ROAD HOMES.
Area and Population served by the Institution—
The same as for Mayday Road Hospital.
| (a) For Men | 50 |
| (b) For Women | 50 |
| 100 |
Table shewing the classification of the accommodation for the sick and the number of beds occupied on the 31st December,
| Classification | Beds. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men. | Women. | Total. | ||||
| Provided | Occupied. | Provided. | Occupied. | Provided | Occupied. | |
| Chronic Sick | 50 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 100 | 100 |
Statistics relating to the year ended 31st December, 1931.
IN-PATIENTS.
Total number of admissions (including infants born in hospital) : 67.
Total number of deaths: 45 (15 Surrey).
Total number of discharges (including infants born in hospital) : 12.
Duration of stay of patients—
(a) Four weeks or less: 4.
(b) Exceeding four weeks but under thirteen weeks: 4.
(c) Exceeding thirteen weeks: 49 (15 Surrey).
Number of beds occupied—
(a) Average during the vear, 100; (b) highest, 100; (c) lowest, 99
| Men and Women. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disease Groups. | Discharged. | Died. |
| Rheumatism—Chronic arthritis | 2 | — |
| Senile decay | 6 | 19 (5 Surrey) |
| Disease of the Nervous System & Sense Organs | — | 5(1 „ ) |
| „ „ Respiratory System | — | 11(2 „) |
| „ „ Circulatory System | 3 | 9 (4 „ ) |
| „ „ Digestive System | — | 1 |
| Other diseases | 1 | — |
| Totals | 12 | 45 (including 15 Surrey) |