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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most satisfactory manner, and their devotion and kindness to the
patients have been the subject of many gratefully couched letters.
STATISTICAL RETURNS:-
Admissions:—
| Male. | Female. | Under 1 year. | 1 and under 5. | 5 and under 15. | 15 and under 25. | 25 and upwards. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 135 | 129 | 2 | 58 | 138 | 35 | 31 |
| Scarlet Fever | 73 | 82 | 1 | 39 | 93 | 19 | 3 |
| Totals | 208 | 211 | 3 | 97 | 231 | 54 | 34 |
The estimated amount of money expended on the hospital during the financial year ending 31st March, 1926, is £5,996, divisible into the following items:—
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings: Repairs and Maintenance | 463 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Furniture and Repairs | 88 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Bedding, Linen, etc. | 57 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 608 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Domestic Utensils | 32 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Fuel, Light, Water and Cleaning | 661 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Rates and Insurance | 250 | 0 | 0 | 693 | 0 | 0 |
| Printing, Stationery, etc. | 19 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Medicines, Drugs and Surgical Appliances | 191 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Provisions | 1,434 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ambulance: Horsing and Repairs | 79 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Uniforms and Dresses | 87 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Salaries, Wages and Allowances | 2,430 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Contributions to Other Authorities | 38 | 0 | 0 | 4,528 | 0 | 0 |
| Loans—Repayment of Principal and Interest | 167 | 0 | 0 | |||
| £5,996 | 0 | 0 |