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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
East Ham 1905
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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The following table gives the chief statistics as compared with the previous year:—
| 1904. | 1905. | |
|---|---|---|
| Cases treated in Hospital | 355 | 392 |
| Deaths | 5 | 9* |
| Case Mortality per cent. | 1.4 | 2.5 |
*Including two deaths in the Convalescent Home.
The case mortality is higher than during the previous year
probably indicating a more severe type of disease. Owing
also to the increased number of cases the Wards were
on many occasions very full, and any overcrowding of fever cases
invariably results in a higher rate of mortality.
DIPHTHERIA.
172 cases of Diphtheria were treated during the year, and 4
cases of Membranous Croup.
It is satisfactory to report that, despite the increase in
population, both the number of cases notified and the number
admitted to Hospital was less than that of the previous year.
I am glad to report the death-rate was also considerably less,
although the type of disease was of quite average severity.
In carrying out the treatment, the unremitting care and attention of the Sister and Nurses in charge contributed materially to the good results obtained.
| 1904. | 1905. | |
|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 232 | 172 |
| Deaths | 31 | 20 |
| Membranous Croup | 5 | 4 |
| Deaths | 1 | - |
| Total cases | 237 | 176 |
| Case Mortality per cent. | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| ENTERIC (TYPHOID) FEVER. | ||
56 cases were admitted, and with* two cases remaining in from
the previous year, gives a total of 50 cases treated during the year.
19 more cases were admitted than in the previous year, and
the type of disease was also rather more severe.