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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 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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The 338 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows:—
| Sent to Sanatoria, Convalescent Homes, etc. | 178 | |
| Extensions at Homes from previous years | 58 | |
| Surgical instruments provided | 44 | |
| Clothing | 33 | |
| Convalescent Home "Letters" | 1 | |
| Extra nourishment | 5 | |
| Massage | 1 | |
| Referred to other Agencies | 4 | |
| Referred for Visiting and Advice | 14 | |
| - | 338 |
Infectious Diseases.
Zymotic Death Rate.
The deaths from the seven principal zymotic diseases (Smallpox,
Whooping Cough, Measles, Diphtheria, Diarrhoea, Scarlet
Fever, and Enteric Fever) during the year numbered 31. The
death rate was 0.2 per 1,000 population, as compared with a rate
of 0.6 for 1934.
No cases of small pox were reported during the year under
review.
Vaccinations 1935.
The following figures shew the vaccinations carried out by the Public Vaccinators from 1/1/35 to 31/12/35:—
| Dr. O'Moore | Dr. Brews | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of successful primary vaccinations of children under one year of age | 441 | 26 | 467 |
| Number of successful primary vaccinations of persons one year and upwards | 46 | 5 | 51 |
| Total primary vaccinations | 487 | 31 | 518 |
| Number of successful re-vaccinations | 68 | 17 | 85 |