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Lewisham 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]

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Report of Dr. J. W. Miller, Maternity and Child Welfare
Medical Officer.
Ante-Natal and Maternity Clinics.—The former is held
at 41, Rushey Greetn, and the lather at the Wesleyan Church
Hall, Rushey Green. The attendances during 1924 were as
follows:—
Ante-Natal Clinic 1,625
Maternity Clinic 1,500

An analysis of the ailments treated is set out in the following Table:—

Classification of Cases.Ante-Natal Clinic.Maternity Clinic.Totals.
Consultations14618612322
Disorders and Diseases of the Reproductive System—
Sterility285
Endocervicitis23
Prolapse of Uterus3
Subinvolution of Uterus25
Fibroid of Uterus2
Dysmenorrhœa2
Amenorrhœa1
Menorrhagia5
Leucorrhœa3
Vaginitis1
Venereal Warts1
Threatened Miscarriage2
Abortion4
Sore Nipples6
Mastitis6
Breast Sinus1
Engorged Breasts5
Flushed Breast2
Scanty Secretion of Milk8
Galactorrhœa
Disorders and Diseases of the Alimentary System
Dental Caries1159249
Sublingual Abscess1
Alveolar Abscess1
Coryza3
Stomatitis3
Tonsillitis5
Pharyngeal Catarrh1
Dyspepsia3135
Gastric Ulcer1
Constipation2454
Hæmorrhoids410
Appendicitis1
Dilatation of Pelvic Colon1
Fissure of Anus1
Thread Worms2