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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 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Domestic—
30 (including 6 laundry-maids and 1 sewing maid).
Males—
1 Caretaker.
1 Handyman.
1 Stoker.
1 Gardener.
4 Porters.
1 Night Watchman.
WEST HAM SANATORIUM FOR CHILDREN,
LANCDON HILLS.
At the end of 1929 the number of patients remaining under
treatment were:—
Males 20
Females 20 40
The total admissions during 1930 were:—
Males 25
Females 17 42
The number'of deaths were:—
Males Nil
Females Nil Nil
Discharges during the year totalled :—
Males 25
Females 17 42
Leaving under treatment at 31st December, 1930:—
Males 20
Females 20 10
The Average Duration of Residence (both sexes) was 321.69
days.
The average for males was 323.00 days and for females
319.76 days.
The results of treatment for those discharged are as follows:
120
The results of treatment for those discharged are as follows:
| T.B. Plus. | T.B. Minus. | Quiescent. | Improved | No material improvement. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | Nil | 25 | 18 | 7 | Nil |
| Females | Nil | 17 | 15 | 2 | Nil |