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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
Romford 1903
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford RDC]
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The following table shows the nature and distribution of fatal zymotic disease in the different localities of the district.
| Dagenham. | Havering. | j Upminater. | Hornchurch. | Rainham. | Great Warley. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measles | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 |
| Diphtheria | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | - |
| Enteric Fever | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - |
ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
The following cases were admitted into the Isolation Hospital from the Rural district during the year.
| Recovered. | Died. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 26 | 23 | 3 |
| Diphtheria | 125 | 119 | 6 |
| Enteric Fever | 8 | 7 | 1 |
I have, as in previous reports much pleasure in testifying to
the satisfactory way in which, as far as I know, the duties of
inspection, &o., are carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors.
Area and population of district:
Area, in acre 32,245
Population 20,000
General death-rate 13.2 per 1,000.
Infant death-rate (under 1 year) 3 4 per 1,000.
I am, Gentlemen,
Tour obedient Servant,
ALFRED WRIGHT.
The Lodge, Romford,
March 10th, 1904.