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The death rate from consumption is very high, being about 23 per cent. of the total number of deaths (exclusive of plague), and this seems to be a fairly constant figure for the whole of the Kowloon district as not only the deaths registered at the Yaumati Police Station but also the returns from the four Chinese Dispensaries show an almost similar percentage. Beri-beri accounts for about 8 per cent. Malaria in Yaumati has more than doubled this year; only 21 cases were registered there last year but 46 this year.
The public vaccinator at Sheng Shui performed 505 successful vaccinations and 156 were done at the Kowloon Dispensary. Eight bodies were sent to the Mortuary which had died of small-pox, while forty-nine such bodies were received in the preceding year.
The Government Dispensary at Tai Po Market treated 307 cases and the Railway Dispensary at Tai Po 327; nearly all these cases are malaria, skin disease, or minor injuries.
At the island of Kat O there was an outbreak of cholera, causing 30 deaths, during the end of September and the early part of October. The disease was probably introduced from the coast of China.
There have been very few cases of zymotic disease and no epidemics.
The Kowloon British School has been visited regularly and the health of the children reported on; defective teeth and adenoids were the principal ailments. Some sanitary improvements have been effected during the year.
POLICE FORCE.
The health of the Police force has been satisfactory and the stations on the mainland and islands have been visited at different times. Two cases of enteric fever have been brought to my notice, one on No. 4 Police Launch and one at Ping Shan. The latter station had been visited only a few days previously and certain recommendations made with regard to the water supply.
KOWLOON DISPENSARY.
At the Kowloon Dispensary 5,353 cases were seen, 90 physical examinations made for the Railway Department, and 156 successful vaccinations performed. Last year the figures were 5,327, 280, and 135 respectively.
1914.
During the year 4,734 prescriptions were dispensed—4,868 in ...
The greater number of patients are Indians but I am informed that the proportion of Chinese continues to increase. There exists a considerable objection amongst the Chinese to having to go across the harbour to Victoria for hospital treatment.
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The death rate from consumption is very high, being about 23 per cent. of the total number of deaths (exclusive of plague), and this seems to be a fairly constant figure for the whole of the Kowloon district as not only the deaths registered at the Yaumati Police Station but also the returns from the four Chinese Dispensaries show an almost similar percentage. Beri-beri accounts for about 8 per cent. Malaria in Yaumati has more than doubled this year; only 21 cases were registered there last year but 46 this year.
The public vaccinator at Sheng Shui performed 505 successful vaccinations and 156 were done at the Kowloon Dispensary. Eight bodies were sent to the Mortuary which had died of small-pox, while forty-nine such bodies were received in the preceding year.
The Government Dispensary at Tai Po Market treated 307 cases and the Railway Dispensary at Tai Po 327; nearly all these cases are malaria, skin disease, or minor injuries.
At the island of Kat 0 there was an outbreak of cholera, causing 30 deaths, during the end of September and the early part of October. The disease was probably introduced from the coast of China.
There have been very few cases of zymotic disease and no epidemics.
The Kowloon British School has been visited regularly and the health of the childern reported on; defective teeth and adenoids were the principal ailments. Some sanitary improvements have been effected during the year.
POLICE FORCE.
The health of the Police force has been satisfactory and the stations on the mainland and islands have been visited at different times. Two cases of enteric fever have been brought to my notice, one on No. 4 Police Launch and one at Ping Shan. The latter station had been visited only a few days previously and certain recommendations made with regard to the water supply.
KOWLOON DISPENSARY.
At the Kowloon Dispensary 5,353 cases were seen, 90 physical examinations made for the Railway Department, and 156 successful vaccinations performed. Last year the figures were 5,327, 280, and 135 respectively.
1914.
During the year 4,734 prescriptions were dispensed-4,868 in
The greater number of patients are Indians but I am informed that the proportion of Chinese continues to increase. There exists a considerable objection amongst the Chinese to having to go across the harbour to Victoria for hospital treatment.
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