Principal
causes of
mortality.
Epidemics.
Chicken-pox.
Vaccination.
Medical
officer.
Location.
Rainfall.
Huts.
Drainage, &c.
Food.
Clothing,
duties, march,
hospital,
Sickness,
mortality and
invaliding.
SAUGOR DISTRICT.
47
XVII. Principal causes of mortality.— During the year there were five deaths in the
regimental hospital : one from phthisis pulmonalis, two from ague, one from valve disease of
heart, and one from diarrhœa. There was one death from suicide out of hospital.
XVIII. Epidemics.— Thirty-two cases of measles occurred in the 16th regimental lines
during the year, the first case occurring on the 8th March, and the last on the 12th April.
Of this number, nine were sepoys, six pension boys, and 17 children of either sepoys or camp-
followers ; all were of a mild type.
The outbreak of measles was attributable either to epidemic influences or contagion,
as the disease then existed as an epidemic in the 1-11th Regiment at this station, and amongst
the civil population. On my recommendation these cases were treated in grass huts, erected
for that purpose, about 250 yards south-east of the regimental hospital, and I am firmly
convinced this isolation of the cases acted beneficially in controlling the spread of the disease.
In the month of February five cases of chicken-pox occurred amongst the families of the
men of the regiment. To the occurrence of chicken-pox I cannot ascribe a cause. These
cases were also isolated and treated in grass huts.
XIX. Vaccination.—Every sepoy bears either vaccination or small-pox marks, Vacci-
nation is strictly carried out amongst the children and all recruits who bear neither vaccination
or small-pox marks. Total number vaccinated during the year 127; of this number, 31 were
sepoys, 18 being successful, 3 modified, and 10 unsuccessful. Of the families, 79 were suc-
cessful, 4 modified and 13 unsuccessful.
There were only seven cases of re-vaccination amongst the sepoys, two proving successful,
three modified and two unsuccessful.
Measles.
3rd Regiment Madras Light Cabalry—Saugor.
I. _Medical Officer.—Surgeon D. T. Bateman continued to hold charge
of the head-quarters at Saugor.
The regiment was stationed at Saugor throughout the year, a squadron
of 41 sabres under medical charge of Surgeon W. E. Johnson being located
at Jubbulpore. 22.86 inches of rain fell against 61.46, the average of the pre-
vious three years. The average humidity of the year was lower, and the average
temperature higher than usual.
The huts are kept in good repair and are not overcrowded. The arrange-
ments for drainage, conservancy and water-supply remain the same. Wheat sold
at 15 seers per rupee, dall at 12, and rice at 8, against 24,14 and 16 in 1873. Com-
pensation was given to the extent of Rs. 3-5-2 monthly per man. The men are
said to be well nourished. The clothing is suited to season, and duties moderate.
The men engage in cavalry sports and work in the regimental garden, The
regiment marched from Delhi at the beginning of the year. The men enjoyed
good health, and there was no death. The same hospital is in use.
XV. Sickness, mortality and invaliding.— Strength of the regiment :—
Present
. .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
293.03
Absent
. .
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
40.05
Total
.
.
333.08
STATION.
PERIOD.
Strength.
TOTAL NUMBER
O F
Daily
average
number
of sick.
PER CENT. OF STRENGTH.
PER ANNUM.
From.
To
Admis-
sions.
Deaths.
Admis-
sions. Deaths.
Daily
average
sick.
Head quarters and two squad-
Pons at Saugor
1st Jan. 1877 31st Dec. 1877
230.94
278
3
6.84 120.37 1.29 2.96
Detachment, Jubbulpore
.
Ditto
Ditto
62.09
41
...
1.88 66.03
...
3.02
Total
.
293.03
319
3
8.72 108.86 1.02
2.97
Number of deaths in hospital, 3; out of hospital, 3; total
6; per cent. of total strength
.
1.80
"
invalided .
.
.
.
.
.
.
,
4; "
"
.
1.20
"
sent on sick leave
.
.
.
,
,
,
2;
"
"
.60
„
of days spent in hospital 3,182; per admission .
9.97; per man of total strength
.
9.55
"
"
on sick leave 228; per ma n
.
114 ;
"
"
.
. 6 8
Total temporary loss of service per man of total strength
. 10.23
XVI. Principal causes of admission.— Paroxysmal fevers of a mild and uncomplicated Prevalent
nature are by far the most prevalent diseases in Saugor. They commence after the rains and diseases.