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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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Notified as suffering from:—
| Scarlet Fever. | Diphtheria. | Enteric. | Hospital Diagnosis. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | ? | ||
| 5 | Tonsillitis. | ||
| 1 | Whooping Cough. | ||
| 1 | Sarcoma of Naso Pharynx. | ||
| 2 | Stomatitis. | ||
| 2 | Quinsy. | ||
| *l | Malignant Endocarditis. | ||
| *1 | Pneumonia and Pericarditis. | ||
| *1 | Carbuncle and Meningitis. | ||
| *2 | Tubercular Meningitis. | ||
| 2 | Pneumonia. | ||
| 1 | Malaria. | ||
| † 1 | Parametritis. | ||
| 1 | Appendicitis. | ||
| † 1 | Cancer of Rectum. |
*These cases were fatal, and post-mortem examination proved the
correctness of the diagnosis.
†These were sent to the London Hospital for operation.
HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION.
Despite the additions made during the past year, further
accommodation is still required in order to adequately meet the
demands of our large population.
Plans for the following have been prepared and have
received the sanction of the Local Government Board, viz.:—