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Willesden 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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The accommodation in the Hospital (166 beds) proved
sufficient even for the large numbers admitted, the increase
having been more or less general throughout the year.
"Separation" accommodation is, however, inadequate, considering
that a fair proportion of the cases require special
isolation for a time.
It is probable that with twenty beds reserved for Tuberculosis
patients accommodation for ordinary fever cases will
be insufficient.
Table No. 1.
| Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. | Enteric Fever. | Other Diseases. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of cases admitted, 1914 | 556 | 256 | 10 | 157 |
| No. under treatment at 31/12/13 | 79 | 19 | 0 | 14 |
| Total No. „ during 1914 | 635 | 275 | 10 | 171 |
| No. discharged „ 1914 | 563 | 230 | 7 | 157 |
| No died „ 1914 | 5 | 22 | 2 | 4 |
| Mortality % „1914 | .88 | 8.62 | 21.05 | 2.51 |
| Remaining in Hospital 31/12/14 | 67 | 23 | 1 | 10 |