Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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This year an additional Porter has been appointed for night
duty, so that we now have two Porters in addition to the part-time
services of the two Ambulance men.
The rules and regulations for the government of the hospital
and defining the duties of each member of the Staff have been
revised and amplified.
STATISTICAL RETURNS.
Admissions.
At all Ages. | Under 1 year. | 1 to 5. | 5 to 15 | 15 to 25. | 25 to 65. | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scarlet Fever | 263 | 1 | 55 | 179 | 24 | 4 |
Diphtheria | 109 | 1 | 27 | 73 | 4 | 4 |
Total | 372 | 2 | 82 | 252 | 28 | 8 |
Of the 263 Scarlet Fever Cases, 110 were males, and 153 females; and of the 109 Diphtheria Cases, 52 were males, and 57 females.
Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. | |
---|---|---|
Under treatment at beginning of | ||
year | 60 | 12 |
Under treatment at end of year | 62 | 15 |
Admitted during year | 263 | 109 |
Discharged during year | 257 | 99 |
Died during year | 4 | 7 |
Four deaths occurred from Scarlet Fever, the particulars of
which are as follows :—
Male, 2 years. Scarlet Fever 26 days, Measles 6 days ; in hospital
25 days.