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 East Ham]
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I would also remind the Council that an infectious case if
treated at home—especially where there are two or three families
in one house—may be the cause of a number of persons being kept
out of employment.
The standard laid down by the Ministry of Health is one bed
for every 1,000 poptdation, so that we should have 150 beds available
for our present population, whereas the present accommodation,
without overcrowding, is 100 beds.
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I wish to express my indebtedness to all the members of my
staff for their support and loyalty in the way they have carried out
their duties.
I am,
Your obedient Servant,
W. BENTON.