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sure of admissions caused some embarrassment, not
from want of ward accommodation, but due to insufficient
room for the increased nursing staff. The difficulty
was temporarily overcome, and as early as practicable,
the erection of four more nurses' rooms will
be undertaken as sanctioned by the Council.
A total of 367 patients were admitted in the course
of the year, including 313 Scarlatina cases (thirty-six
being from Hanwell, and eight from Greenford) and
fifty-four Diphtheria patients (including ten from Hanwell,
and two from Greenford).
The admissions of Ealing cases of Scarlatina and
Diphtheria numbered 311. Two fatal results from
Scarlatina and one from Diphtheria are only to be recorded.
My thanks are due to the Medical Officer
and the Matron for the excellent arrangements made
for, and the successful treatment of, this large number
of patients. No case of Small Pox was notified, but
we are always prepared for the occurrence and reception
of such.
Zymotic Death Rate.
This rate was 0.54 per 1,000 compared with 0.38
for 1912.
Old Age.
Under the above heading I have to report that
246 persons died over 65 years of age.
Infantile Mortality.
There is an increase under this heading of 4.44,
the rate being 72.05 against 67,61 in 1912, this last
figure being with one exception the lowest recorded in
the Borough. The deaths under one year for England