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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 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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The two Hospital ambulance drivers are on duty for the
conveyance of patients to Hospital ; and for the removal of bedding,
clothing, etc., for steam disinfection.
In the event of air raids, the male staff will be allocated duties
in connection with the A.R.P. Casualty Services.
| At all Ages. | Under 1 year. | 1 and under 5yrs. | 5 and under 15 yrs. | 15 and under 25 yrs. | 25 and under 35 yrs. | 35 and under 45 yrs. | 45 yrs. & upwards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 147 | — | 30 | 97 | 11 | 9 | - | - |
| Diphtheria | 119 | — | 2 | 99 | 7 | 11 | — | — |
| Totals | 266 | — | 32 | 196 | 18 | 20 | — | — |
The total number of patients admitted during the year was
266, as compared with 355 during the previous year.
SCARLET FEVER.
The average period of treatment in hospital was 25.73 days.
| 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases notified | 409 | 367 | 309 | 293 | 233 |
| Number of cases treated in Leyton Isolation Hospital | 260 | 232 | 212 | 204 | 147 |
| Percentage | 63% | 63% | 68% | 69% | 63% |
| Deaths in Hospital | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hospital case fatality | Nil. | 0.86% | Nil. | Nil. | 0.68% |
DIPHTHERIA.
44 were males and 75 females. The average period of treatment in hospital was 35.89 days per case.
| 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 | 1939 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of cases notified | 257 | 276 | 231 | 161 | 188 | 148 |
| Number treated in Leyton Isolation Hospital | 193 | 188 | 187 | 136 | 151 | 119 |
| Percentage | 75% | 68.1% | 80% | 84% | 80% | 80% |
| Deaths in Hospital | 10 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Hospital case fatality | 5.18% | 3.19% | 4.81% | 2.94% | 0.66% | 2.52% |