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Merton and Morden 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton and Morden]
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During the year 1923, 401 patients have been admitted,
as against:—
583 in 1922
736 in 1921
651 in 1920
433 in 1919
357 in 1918
213 in 1917
295 in 1916
444 in 1915
Of the 401 patients admitted in the year 1922, 10 died,
and 391 were discharged as cured.
The case mortality from all causes was 2.4 per cent.
Disease. Deaths. Case-Mortality.
Scarlet Fever 2 .7
Diphtheria 4 2.9