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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Leyton 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Tuberculosis have been received from the following Institutions:—
| Pulmonary. | Other forms. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham Infirmary | 102 | 12 | 114 |
| Brompton | 17 | — | 17 |
| London | 6 | 17 | 23 |
| Victoria Park | 35 | — | 35 |
| Others | 24 | 6 | 30 |
| Black Notley | 20 | — | 20 |
| Colchester | 4 | — | 4 |
| Halstead | 8 | — | 8 |
| Ilford | 16 | — | 16 |
| Lord Mayor Treloar's Home | — | 4 | 4 |
| Maltings Farm | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Others | 26 | 9 | 35 |
| Leyton Tuberculosis | 36 | 5 | 41 |
| Others | 3 | 1 | 4 __ |
| 311 | 55 | 366 |
BACTERIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS.
The arrangements made with the County Medical Officer of
Health for the examination of pathological specimens are still in
force and continue to work satisfactorily.
During the year the following numbers of samples have been
sent for examination:—
Diphtheria 149
Ringworm 133
Sputum 25
Miscellaneous 4
311
CANCER.
There were 115 deaths during the year, giving a death-rate
of .92 per 1,000 of the population.
INQUESTS.
The following verdicts were recorded at Inquests held in the
district during the year:—
Natural Causes 49
Accident 17