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Leyton 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Diabetes— Supply of Insulin.
In December, 1929, application was made to the
Ministry of Health to sanction (under Section 133 of the Public
Health Act) the provision by the Leyton Borough Council for a
period of six months of a temporary supply of Insulin for patients
suffering from diabetes among the poorer inhabitants of the
Borough. The Insulin is issued by the Medical Officer of Health,
and is supplied only to the Medical Practitioner undertaking the
treatment of the patient.
The Minister is furnished with a quarterly report by the Medical
Officer of Health giving an abstract of the reports forwarded by
the medical practitioners, the cost of the Insulin supplied by the
Borough Council and any general remarks as to the working of the
arrangements.
At the expiration of the sanctioned period of six months, the
sanction of the Ministry has been renewed for further periods.
During the year three patients were supplied with Insulin at
a cost to the Council of £41 17s.
| At all ages. | Under 1 year. | 1 year to 5 years. | 5 years to 15 years. | 15 years to 25 years. | 25 years to 45 years. | 45 years and upwards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 443 | 1 | 104 | 294 | 15 | 25 | 4 |
| Diphtheria | 70 | 1 | 18 | 42 | 4 | 5 | — |
| Measles | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Tota's | 515 | 2 | 122 | 338 | 19 | 30 | 4 |
The total number of patients admitted during the year was
515, as compared with 391 during the previous year.
The following list shows the numbers of the respective diseases dealt with:—
| Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. | Measles. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admitted | 443 | 70 | 2 |
| Discharged | 389 | 55 | 2 |
| Died | 4 | 4 | — |
| Under treatment at end of year | 50 | 11 | — |