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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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| Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. | |
|---|---|---|
| Under treatment at beginning of year | 52 | 17 |
| Under treatment at end of year | 50 | 13 |
| Admitted during year | 326 | 107 |
| Discharged during year | 319 | 99 |
| Died during year | 8 | 12 |
Sex of Patients Admitted.
| Males. | Females. | |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 158 | 168 |
| Diphtheria | 59 | 48 |
Tracheotomy was performed on seven occasions, in three of
which it resulted in saving the life of the child.
59 cases of Scarlet Fever and 27 cases of Diphtheria were
treated on the "barrier" system.
SCARLET FEVER.
The causes of death were: Malignant Scarlet Fever 1,
Scarlatina Anginosa 3, Scarlet Fever complicated by Measles 2,
Marasmus 1, Syncope 1.
DIPHTHERIA.
The causes of death were: Laryngeal 5, Syncope 2, Hæmorrhagic
2, Toxaemia 2, Paralysis 1.
The amount of money expended on the Hospital during the year was £3,539 17s. 8d., and is divisible into the following items:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings—Repairs and maintenance of Buildings in General | 205 | 14 | 6 |
| Furniture and Repairs | 37 | 6 | 9 |
| Bedding, Linen, etc. | 43 | 18 | 0 |
| Domestic Utensils | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel, Light, Water, and Cleaning | 523 | 16 | 8 |
| Rates, Printing, Stationery, and Administrative Charges | 272 | 0 | 0 |
| Medicines, Drugs, and Surgical Appliances | 81 | 14 | 7 |
| Provisions | 1066 | 0 | 10 |
| Removal, etc., of Patients | 210 | 15 | 11 |
| Uniforms | 47 | 11 | 8 |
| Salaries, Wages, and Allowances | 1032 | 9 | 7 |
| £3539 | 17 | 8 |