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Romford 1904
[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. | Upminster, | Hornchurch. | Rainham. | Great Warley. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measles | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | . - |
| Diphtheria | 9 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| Enteric Fever | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scarlet Fever | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - |
ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
The following cases were admitted into the Isolation Hospital from the Rural district during the year.
| Recovered. | Died. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 144 | 140 | 4 |
| Diphtheria | 95 | 85 | 9 |
| Enteric Fever | 4 | 4 | — |
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,
&c, are carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors.
Area and population of district:
Area, in acres 32,245
Population 20,415
General death-rate 13.4 per 1,000.
Infant death-rate (under 1 year) 47 per 1,000.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant.
ALFRED WRIGHT.
The Lodge, Romford,
March 10th, 1905.