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Apart from this outbreak the general health of the inmates was good. The cases of illness that occurred were not of a grave nature and had no fatal result.

THE DIETARY.

This was of the usual Chinese character and appeared to be satisfactory and sufficient.

THE BUILDINGS.

These were always clean and well kept.

CONCLUSION.

In concluding I have to thank the Chairman and Board of Directors for their courtesy to me, and for the kindness with which they facilitated our work in connection with the outbreak of Beri-beri.

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I append a table shewing the nature of the cases under treatment.

I have, &c.,

W. V. M. KOCH, Inspecting Medical Officer.

The Honourable

The Principal Civil Medical Officer.

Measles, Dysentery,

Malaria,

Beri-beri,

Erysipelas,

PO LEUNG Kok.

Cases under Treatment, 1904.

Rheumatism-Chronic,

Tuberculosis-General,

Leprosy,

Gonorrhoea,

Syphilis,

Diseases of :—

1

34

1

1

1

1

1

Nervous System,.

1

Eye,....

3

Respiratory System,

16

Digestive System,

Urinary System,.

Generative Organs, Cellular tissue,

Skin,

Injuries,

Total,....

1

2

84

W. V. M. KOCH,

Inspecting Medical Officer.