AnnualReport-1918 — Page 284

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Annexe H.

VICTORIA GAOL.

REPORT BY Capt. BURN, R.A.M.C., Medical Officer. Buildings.--The buildings and yards have been maintained in good sanitary condition. The sanitation has been much improved by the introduction of the flush-closet system.

Staff and routine.-During the early part of the year Dr. Woodman took over charge from Dr. McKenny. In May Dr. Woodman went on leave and obtained a commission in the R.A.M.C. Dr. J. T. C. Johnson, Principal Civil Medical Officer, carried on the work till December. Early in January, 1919, Capt. Burn, R.A.M.C., was appointed Medical Officer in charge.

No change in routine has taken place.

Health of the prisoners.-This has been satisfactory. It may be estimated by considering the following details:--

(1) Number of deaths :--

Six deaths from disease took place. The causes were as follows:-

Lobar pneumonia,..

Apoplexy,

Influenza,

Typhoid fever,

Enlarged spleen,

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This is the same number as last year. The average number of deaths for 1908 to 1918 was 9.2.

(2) Prisoners liberated for medical reasons :

Six prisoners were so discharged. They suffered from :---

Leprosy,.....

Pulmonary tuberculosis,

Heart disease,

Epilepsy, .................

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The average number so discharged for the decade 1908 to 1918 was 15.7.

(3) Occurrence of certain specific diseases :—

Typhoid fever.-Eight cases were admitted with one death. In 1917 there were four cases and in 1916 sixteen cases.

Dysentery.-Four cases were admitted with no death. In 1917 there were two cases and in 1916 three cases.