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Walthamstow 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Five probationers were successful in the first part of their
Fever Certificate examination, and two obtained the Certificate on
completion of training
General The death rate per 100 admissions of infectious
disease patients was 129 and per 100 total admissions 212
During the year the County Council continued the amount of
the grant payable by them in respect of infectious disease beds
The grant was made up as follows:—
£
(1) £5 per bed on a basis of 2,000 cubic feet per
bed (ie, 81 beds) 405
(2) £10 per ambulance 20
Total £425
The County Council has formulated a scheme for Isolation
Hospital accommodation in the County, which provides for a Joint
Hospital of 261 beds to serve the Boroughs of Walthamstow and
Leyton Negotiations are proceeding
The following table shows the admissions, discharges and deaths during 1937 :—
| Scarlet Fever | Diph-theria | Other Diseases | Tuberculosis | Totals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remaining in Hospital 1st January | 11 | 13 | 4 | 19 | 47 |
| Admitted during vear | 172 | 158 | 56 | 37 | 423 |
| Discharged during vear | 171 | 150 | 56 | 32 | 409 |
| Died during year | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Remaining in Hospital 31st December | 12 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 52 |
DAILY AVERAGE NUMBER OF PATIENTS IX HOSPITAL,
(including Tuberculosis cases)
January 498
February 691
March 693
April 730
May 577
June 469
July 483
August 419
September 485
October 549
November 614
December 520
Average whole year 560