Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 localities of the district.
, Dagenham. | j Havering. | Upminster. | Hornchurch. | Rainham. | Great Parley. | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Measles | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Diphtheria | - | - | 1 | - | - | |
Enteric Fever | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Scarlet Fever | 8 | - | - | 3 | - | - |
ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
The following cases were admitted into the Isolation Hospital from the Rural District during the year.
Recovered. | Died. | ||
---|---|---|---|
Scarlet Fever | 89 | 82 | 7 |
Diphtheria | 44 | 41 | 3 |
Enteric Fever | 12 | 10 | 2 |
I have, as in previous reports, much pleasure in testifying to the
at isfactory 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 21,500
General death-rate 11.2 per 1,000
Infant death-rate (under 1 year) 4.04 per 1,000
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
The Lodge, Romford, ALFRED WRIGHT.
February 11th, 1907.