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Merton and Morden 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton & Morden]
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The following information relating to the hospital's activities during the years under review is supplied by the courtesy of the Secretary:—
| 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total in-patients admitted | 1,258 | 1,333 | 1,512 |
| Number from Merton and Morden | 422 | 583 | 617 |
| Total number of new out-patients | 5,677 | 5,910 | 7,644 |
| Number from Merton and Morden | 2,494 | 2,311 | 3,076 |
| (b) Maternity Services. | |||
| Number of patients admitted from all districts during the year:— | |||
| (1) General Wards | 295 | 265 | 292 |
| (2) Private Wards | 111 | 95 | 140 |
| 406 | 360 | 432 | |
| Number of patients admitted from Merton and Morden:- | |||
| (1) General Wards | 188 | 170 | 154 |
| (2) Private Wards | 68 | 49 | 62 |
| 256 | 219 | 216 |
The Anti-Tuberculosis Scheme in this district is administered by the County Council. Institutional treatment was provided for 92 persons in 1940, 75 persons in 1941 and 108 persons in 1942, from Merton and Morden, as follows:—
| 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At the Countv Sanatorium, Milford | 34 | 21 | 20 |
| At other Institutions | 58 | 54 | 88 |
| 92 | 75 | 108 |
1940. The deaths from tuberculosis number 42, of which 36 were
due to pulmonary and 6 to non-pulmonary disease.
1941. The deaths from tuberculosis number 46, of which 42 were
due to pulmonary and 4 to non-pulmonary disease.
1942. The deaths from tuberculosis number 46, of which 44 were
due to pulmonary and 2 to non-pulmonary disease.
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