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Willesden 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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To the Chairman and Members of the
Public Health Committee.
Gentlemen,
The following figures deal with the number of patients treated during the Quarter ending September 30th:—
| Disease. | Remaining in Hospital, June 30,1909. | Admitted. | Discharged. | Died. | Remaining in Hospital, Sep. 30,1909. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 63 | 116 | 112 | 5 | 62 |
| Diphtheria | 11 | 25 | 30 | ... | 6 |
| Enteric Fever | 4 | 6 | 8 | ... | 2 |
| Other Diseases | 2 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 80 | 165 | 164 | 6 | 75 |
During the Summer months I have had all the wards in
the hospital thoroughly washed down and disinfected. This
has been accomplished with the aid of the ordinary hospital
Staff, and without engaging any extra hands. The hospital
is now well prepared for the coming winter's work.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
W. J. J. STEWART.
October 12th, 1909.