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92. The cases admitted to the Government Hospitals during the last nine years are as follows:-
1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 970 670 485 658 535 585 465 475 45793. The total number of deaths attributed to this disease was 365, giving a death rate of 0.39 per mille over the whole population. The low death rate is, of course, due to the fact that the great bulk of the population residing in the drained urban area is not subject to risks of infection. If figures for local districts were available it would be found that in some areas the incidence and death rates were very considerable.
94. During the year the Malaria Bureau continued its investigations into the life history, habits and carrying powers of the local anophelines. The results obtained were both interesting and instructive. As in previous years there was no obstruction from the local Chinese; on the contrary they took an interest in the proceedings and showed their eagerness to be of assistance. The Chinese Inspectors have shown ability and zeal.
95. The Bureau co-operated fully with the Military Authorities and with the Public Works Department. A full account of the activities of the Bureau will be found in Appendix "B".
OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
96. During the year there were reported 153 cases of small-pox, 246 cases of cerebro-spinal fever, 162 cases of diphtheria and 212 cases of enteric. There were no cholera cases.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
97. This disease continues to rank second to broncho-pneumonia as the principal cause of death. It is probable that some of the cases of the latter were of tuberculous origin.
98. The total number of deaths was 2,179; that for 1933 was 2,225. The death rate per mille was 2.31 as compared with 2.71 for the previous year.
99. There is need for more hospital or infirmary accommodation for tuberculosis patients, especially for those of the poorer classes.
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92. The cases admitted to the Government Hospitals during the last nine years are as follows:-
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
970
670
485
658
535
585
465
475
457
93. The total number of deaths attributed to this disease was 365, giving a death rate of 0.39 per mille over the whole population. The low death rate is, of course, due to the fact that the great bulk of the population residing in the drained urban area is not subject to risks of infection. If figures for local districts were available it would be found that in some areas the incidence and death rates were very considerable.
94. During the year the Malaria Bureau continued its investigations into the life history, habits and carrying powers of the local anophelines. The results obtained were both interesting and instructive.
and instructive. As in previous
As in previous years there was no obstruction from the local Chinese; on the contrary they took an interest in the proceedings and showed their eagerness to be of assistance. The Chinese Inspectors have shown ability and zeal.
95. The Bureau co-operated fully with the Military Authorities and with the Public Works Department. A full account of the activities of the Bureau will be found in Appendix "B".
OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
96. During the year there were reported 153 cases of small- pox, 246 cases of cerebro-spinal fever, 162 cases of diphtheria and 212 cases of enteric. There were no cholera cases.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
97. This disease continues to rank second to broncho- pneumonia as the principal cause of death. It is probable that some of the cases of the latter were of tuberculous origin.
98. The total number of deaths was 2,179; that for 1933 was 2,225. The death rate per mille was 2.31 as compared with 2.71 for the previous year.
99. There is need for more hospital or infirmary accommoda- tion for tuberculosis patients, especially for those of the poorer classes.
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