KOWLOON HOSPITAL STATISTICS FOR 1929
The nationality of those treated was:-
Males Females Total Europeans 176 0 176 Chinese 318 2 330 Eurasians 10 0 10 Total 504 2 506There were seven deaths.
During the year 140 operations were performed under general anaesthesia as compared with 219 in 1928.
704 visits were made by patients to the out-patient department.
The maternity side of the institution is described in the section dealing with Maternity and Child Welfare (v).
KOWLOON HOSPITAL.
Dr. I. Newton was in charge till February 28th when he was relieved by Dr. D. J. Valentine, M.C.
Dr. J. E. Dovey attended in the Out-patient Department.
Dr. A. D. Wong was Assistant Medical Officer throughout the year.
1,231 patients were admitted (1,172 in 1928), of which 1,082 were males and 149 females. The nationalities were made up as follows:--
Males Females Total Europeans 213 52 265 Chinese 815 49 864 Other Asiatics 54 48 102 Total 1,082 149 1,231Daily average number of patients ... 41
Number of Police admitted:-
Europeans Chinese Indians 50 237 ...During the year 164 operations were performed under general anaesthesia.