LUNATIC ASYLUMS IN BENGAL.
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MOYDAPORE
ASYLUM.
Superintendents.
Summary of
statistics.
No. 17.
YEARS.
1868 ... ... ...
1869 ... ... ...
1870 ... ... ...
1871 ... ... ...
1872
...
...
...
Average ...
1873 ... ... ...
Daily
average
strength.
9
13
21
26
44
23
59.9
PER CENT. OF AVERAGE STRENGTH.
Admitted.
.......
107.7
90.5
73.1
97.7
74
68.4
Discharged.
Cored.
.......
15.3
33.3
34.6
25
21.6
30.1
Improved.
.......
.......
9.5
.......
9.1
3.7
13.4
Other-
wise.
11.1
7.6
4.8
.......
.......
4.7
1.6
Deaths.
.......
7.6
33.3
.......
6.8
9.5
6.7
Total dis-
charges and
deaths.
11.1
30.5
80.9
34.6
40.9
39.6
51.7
58. Moydapore.—This asylum was successively under the charge of Surgeon-Major
J. M. Coates, M.D., and
Surgeon-Major S. M. Shircore
during the
year. The population
continues large in rela-
tion to the size of the
asylum, and both the
number of average resi-
dents and of individuals
treated exceeded those
of previous years. Ad-
missions were numerous,
and so, it is satisfactory
to observe, were reco-
veries and discharges
after partial recovery or improvement. Deaths were few in number, and the institution was
very healthy throughout the year.
Overcrowding.
59. The overcrowded state of the asylum, which both the Deputy Surgeon-General
and superintendent represent and comment upon, will soon be relieved by the transfer
of its inmates to the new building which is being adapted for them in Berhampore.
Education.
60. An interesting feature connected with this asylum is that the inmates are
being educated. This circumstance reflects credit on the daroga, by whom the practice
is carried out; and if a proper selection of persons is made, it is likely to be beneficial both as
an asylum occupation and after leaving the institution.
Management.
61. The asylum appears to be managed with humanity and care.
BHOWANIPORE
ASYLUM.
Superintendents.
62. Bhowanipore.—This asylum was under the charge of Surgeon-Major R. Bird, M.D.,
during the first quarter of the year, and of Surgeon-Major A. J. Payne, M.D., during
the last three. The peculiarities of the year were a smaller number of admissions, more
especially of military lunatics, the great majority of whom are now sent to Bombay, and an
unusually large number of deaths. This must be looked on as an accidental circumstance,
and does not reflect on the sanitary state of the asylum. The cost per patient was, owing to
the smaller number of patients under treatment, comparatively high. Statement No. 18 sets
forth the statistics of the institution for the year. I fully endorse Mr. Buckle's testimony
regarding the able management of this asylum.
Summary of
statistics.
No. 18.
Remained on 1st January ... ... ...
Admitted
...
...
...
....
Re-admitted
... ... ... ...
Total treated ... ... ... ...
Discharged cured ... ... ... ...
Improved and transferred to friends ...
Despatched to Europe as ordinary invalids ... ...
Ditto
ditto
insanes ... ...
Died ... ... ... ... ... ...
Remaining under treatment (European) ... ...
Ditto
ditto (East Indian) ... ...
CIVIL.
Males.
17
17
1
35
9
3
...
6
4
7
6
Females.
11
5
...
16
4
2
...
...
...
2
8
Total.
28
22
1
51
13
5
...
6
4
9
14
MILITARY.
Males.
1
4
...
5
1
...
3
...
...
1
...
Females.
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Total.
1
4
...
5
1
...
3
...
...
1
...
TOTAL.
Males.
18
21
1
40
10
3
3
6
4
8
6
Females.
11
5
...
16
4
2
...
...
...
2
8
Total.
29
26
1
56
14
5
3
6
4
10
14
I have the honor to be,
SIR,
Your most obedient servant,
K. McLEOD,
A.M.,
M.D.,
J.
CAMPBELL BROWN,
Secretary.
Surgeon-General, Indian Medical Department.