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80.7, against 82.2 in 1891. There were 228 deaths, or a rate of 12.98 per cent.
against 295 and 15.65 respectively in 1891. Regarding this diminution in the
death-rate the Superintendent says that cholera, malarial fevers, and diseases of
liver were less prevalent, and the mortality from these causes, as well as from
general injuries, was also less than in 1891. The total number of out-door
patients was 27,508, against 28,700 in 1891. The daily average number was
174.8, against 181.4 in the previous year.
80.
Chandney Hospital.— The total number of in-door patients was 421,
against 391 in 1891, the increase being regarded as an ordinary fluctuation which
occurs from year to year. The daily average number was 13.92, against 12.89
in 1891. There were 10 deaths, or a death-rate of 2.37 per cent., against 10 and
2.55 respectively in 1891. The total number of out-door patients was 44,947,
against 42,998 in 1891, showing an increase of 1,949 patients, which is attributed
to the epidemic of influenza in the first quarter of the year. The daily average
number was 344.86, against 384.98 in the previous year.
81.
Park Street Dispensary.— This is an out-door institution. The number
of patients treated was 28,847, with a daily average of 186.7, against 29,901
and 206.3 respectively in 1891. The decrease in the number treated in 1892
is said to be due to less prevalence of malarial fevers.
82.
Chitpore Dispensary.— This is also an out-door institution. The total
number of patients was 20,621, against 22,262 in 1891. The decrease is chiefly
seen under the headings malarial fevers and bowel-complaints. It is remarked
that the extensive sanitary improvements in the bustees in this neighbourhood
have resulted in improved health of the people. The daily average number was
154.8 against 172.4 in 1891.
83.
Sukea's Street Dispensary.— This is also an institution where only out
- d o o r r e l i e f i s a f f o r d e d . T h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f p a t i e n t s w a s 1 8 , 4 8 5 , a g a i n s t 1 8 , 5 8 9
in 1891, the daily average numbers being 151.55 and 150.80 respectively.
84.
Bhawanipur Dispensary.— This institution, where only out-door patients
are treated, is maintained by the Calcutta Municipality. The total number of
patients treated was less by 1,147, the figures being 9,737, against 10,884 in
1891. The diminution is said to be due to the opening of a dispensary at
Chetla. The daily average number was 85.49, against 83.26 in 1891.
85.
Ho wr a h Ge n e r a l Ho s p i t a l . —
Surgeon-Major R. D. Murray was in
charge for the whole year.
86. There were treated 1,886 in-door patients, against 1,756 in 1891.
The Superintendent reports that there were more seamen admitted into the
hospital in 1892, but the increase chiefly occurred in the number of private
patients. The daily average number was 79.18, against 71.48 in 1891. The
number of in-patients treated for cholera was 120, against 105 in 1891. The
rate of mortality from this cause was also greater, being 65 per cent. in 1892
a n d 5 8 . 0 9 i n 1 8 9 1 . T wo E u r o p e a n s a n d 2 n a t i v e s wh o h a d b e e n u n d e r
treatment in the hospital for other diseases were attacked with cholera, and
the Superintendent thought he had traced its cause to indiscretion in diet.
The total number of deaths in this hospital was 332, against 371 in 1891, the
death-rates being 17.60 and 21.12 per cent. respectively. The total number of
out-door patients increased only by 240, the figures being 10,497, against
10,257 in 1891. The daily average number was 88.28, against 85.48 in 1891.
87. During the year under report the hospital was provided with an
incinerator to burn the infected clothing, &c., of the cholera patients. The
general working of this institution, as seen in the increase of European patients,
the reduced death-date, and its improved finances, was very satisfactory.
I have the honour to be,
SIR,
Your most obedient servant,
J. G. PILCHER, F.R.C.S.,
Surgeon-Colonel,
Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals, Bengal.
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