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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 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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STATISTICAL RETURNS:—
Admissions:—
| Male. | Female. | Under 1 year. | 1 to 5. | 5 to 15. | 15 to 25. | 25 and upwards. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 108 | 115 | l | 51 | 138 | 21 | 12 |
| Scarlet Fever | 175 | 284 | 0 | 66 | 345 | 26 | 22 |
| Totals | 283 | 399 | l | 117 | 483 | 47 | 34 |
Tracheotomy was performed on three children, and in two
instances it was the means of saving their lives.
Deaths—Diphtheria, 20; Scarlet Fever, 2.
The Estimated amount of money expended on the hospital during the financial year ending 31st March, 1922, is £8,092 5s. 6d., divisible into the following items:—
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings: Repairs and Maintenance | 914 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Furniture and Repairs | 255 | 18 | 7 | |||
| Bedding, Linen, &c. | 194 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 1,364 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Domestic Utensils | 55 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Fuel, Light, Water and Cleaning | 810 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 865 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rates, Printing, Stationery, &c. | 383 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Medicines, Drugs & Surgical Appliances | 134 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Provisions | 1,816 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Removal of Patients | 922 | 3 | 0 | |||
| Uniforms and Dresses | 137 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Salaries, Wages and Allowances | 2,399 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Contributions to Other Authorities | 72 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 5,863 | 5 | 6 | ||||
| £8,092 | 5 | 6 | ||||