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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
East Ham 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
From 1st April, 1919, to 31st March, 1920.
| Days. | |
|---|---|
| 381 Patients treated in Scarlet Fever Wards | 18,521 |
| 515 Patients treated in Diphtheria Wards | 24,578 |
| 14 Patients treated in Cubicles | 606 |
| Number of patients—days | 43,705 |
ESTABLISHMENT CHARGES.
| '£ | |
|---|---|
| Provisions | 3,785 |
| Linen, Bedding, and Furniture | 455 |
| Chandlery and Sundries | 957 |
| Lighting, Heating and Water | 2,020 |
| Repairs to Hospital and Maintenance of Grounds | 741 |
| Rates, Taxes, and Insurance | 184 |
| Office Expenses | 124 |
| Salaries and Wages | 4,299 |
| 12,565 |
PATIENTS' EXPENSES.
| '£ | |
|---|---|
| Medicines and Medical Appliances, Antitoxin and Disinfectants | 1,009 |
| Stimulants | 21 |
| Maintenance of Ambulances | 714 |
Average cost per patient per day, 6s. 6½d.