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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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TONSILLECTOMY IN SCHOOL CHILDREN.—Twentytwo
sessions were held between April and July. 164 children had
tonsils and adenoids removed. 1'he Surgeon was Mr. Miller and
the Anaesthetist Dr. Lewis.
ILLNESS OF STAFF.—Only seven members of the staff
have been ill during the year suffering from :
Tonsillitis 1 case
Furunculosis 1 ,,
Chicken-pox 1 ,,
Cervical Polypus 1 ,,
Appendicitis 1 ,,
Vincents Angina 1 ,,
Trichomonas Infection 1 ,,
PERIVALE MATERNITY HOSPITAL
During the year 1st April, 1946, to 31st March, 1947, 1191 patients were admitted to the hospital. These included 22 emergency cases.
| Month | Ealing | Brentford and Chiswick | Other Districts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 60 | 24 | 84 | |
| May | 66 | 27 | 93 | |
| June | 70 | 18 | 88 | |
| July | 65 | 31 | 96 | |
| August | 73 | 32 | 105 | |
| September | 74 | 34 | 108 | |
| October | 85 | 24 | 109 | |
| November | 62 | 23 | 85 | |
| December | 77 | 28 | 105 | |
| January | 82 | 27 | 109 | |
| February | 77 | 35 | 112 | |
| March | 69 | 28 | 97 | |
| 860 | 331 | 1191 |
The greatest number of patients in hospital on any day was
62 on 1st March, 1947. The average period of stay was 11.764
days.
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