London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Leyton 1911

[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 1515 to 25.25 to 65.
Scarlet Fever263155179244
Diphtheria1091277344
Total372282252288

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
year6012
Under treatment at end of year6215
Admitted during year263109
Discharged during year25799
Died during year47

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.