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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
West Ham 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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DACENHAM SANATORIUM.
At the end of 1026 the number of patients remaining under treatment were:—
| Males | 74 | |
| Females | 40 | 123 |
| The total admissions during 1027 were:— | ||
| Males | 160 | |
| Females | 112 | 272 |
| The number of deaths was:— | ||
| Males | 41 | |
| Females | 21 | 62 |
| Discharges during the year totalled:— | ||
| Males | 119 | |
| Females | 99 | 218 |
| Leaving under treatment at 31st December, 1927:— | ||
| Males | 74 | |
| Females | 41 | 115* |
* Including 18 non-insured persons.
Insured Persons admitted during the year totalled 203, the
remaining 09 being non-insured.
CO Ex-service Men were admitted to the Sanatorium during
the same period.
The Death Rate (calculated on admissions) was 22.70 per
cent.
In the case of males the percentage was 25.62, and in the
case of females 18.75.
The Average Duration of Residence (both sexes) was 158.02
clays. The average for males was 164.30 days, and for females
151.73 days.
The grades of cases discharged and the results of treatment were as follows:—
| T.B. Minus | T.B. plus Grade I. | T.B. plus Grade II. | T.B. plus Grade III. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 33 | 13 | 33 | 40 | 119 |
| Females | 50 | 1 | 33 | 15 | 99 |