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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 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Romford RDC]
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| Dagenham. | j Havering. | Upminster. | Horn church. | Rainham. | Great Warley. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measles | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| Diphtheria | 5 | - | 1 | 8 | 1 | - |
| Enteric Fever | 0 | - | 1 | - | - | |
| Scarlet Fever | 4 | — | - | 3 | - | — |
ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
The following eases were admitted into the Isolation Hospital
from the Rural District during the year.
Scarlet Fever 127
Diphtheria 78
I have, as in previous reports, much pleasure in testifying to the
satisfactory way in which, as far an I know, the duties of inspection,
&c , are carried out by the Sanitary Inspectors.
Area and population of district:
Area, in acres 29,951
Population 20,415
General death-rate 10.1 per 1,000.
Infant death-rate (under 1 year) 2.2 per 1,000
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
ALFRED WRIGHT.
The Lodge, Romford,
March 4th, 1909.