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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 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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DIPHTHERIA.
78
time. Of that number, 70 were males and 81 females. The average period of treatment in hospital was 29.56 days per case.
| 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases notified | 94 | 257 | 276 | 231 | 161 | 188 |
| Number treated in Leyton Isolation Hospital | 70 | 193 | 188 | 187 | 136 | 151 |
| Percentage | 74% | 75% | 68.1% | 80% | 84% | 80% |
| Deaths in Hospital | 4 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Hospital case fatality | 5.70% | 5.18% | 3.19% | 4.81% | 2.94% | 0.66% |
Deaths .—One death due to diphtheria occurred in Leyton Isolation Hospital during the year, the following being the relevant particulars :—
| Sex. | Age. | Cause of Death. | In Hospital. |
|---|---|---|---|
| f. | 4 years | Cardiac paralysis, diphtheria | 12 days |
Massage and Special Treatment.
The Council's Masseuse, Miss Findlay, attends at the Isolation Hospital during one morning per week, and the following list shows the numbers of the different types of patients dealt with.
| Number of patients treated | Number of treatments. | |
|---|---|---|
| Under School Age | 26 | 42 |
| School Children | 79 | 126 |
| Adults | 21 | 25 |
| 126 | 193 |
Miss Findlay's services at the Isolation Hospital have been
greatly appreciated ; and as a result of the treatment given it has
been possible to ensure that patients suffering from orthopaedic
defects leave the hospital in a more fit condition. In addition,
Miss Findlay has been able to follow up these cases by arranging
for their attendance at the special orthopaedic clinic.