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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 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Of the 12 remaining cases, which were undoubtedly Enteric
Fever, all recovered, Although the number of cases treated was
small, it is a matter for congratulation that not a single death
occurred.
The number of cases treated and the death-rate per cent, for the past five years is as follows:—
| Year. | No. of Cases Treated. | Case Mortality per cent. |
|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 40 | 15.0 |
| 1904 | 37 | 16.2 |
| 1905 | 53 | 19.2 |
| 1906 | 31 | 13.3 |
| 1907 | 12 | 0.0 |
Of the 12 cases of Enteric under treatment several were seriously ill, and the following complications occurred:—
| Complications. | Number of Cases. | Operation Performed. |
|---|---|---|
| Hæmorrhage | 2 | — |
| Abscess (Axillary) | 1 | 1 |
| Diarrhœa | 2 | — |
| Otitis | 3 | — |
| Relapse | 1 | — |
PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS.
During the early part of the summer, as no cases of Enteric
Fever existed, instead of allowing the Wards to remain empty