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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| 1933. | 1932. | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 71 | 76 |
| Re-examinations | 109 | 151 |
| Total | 180 | 227 |
| Rheumatic | 65 (91.5%) | 65 |
| Non-Rheumatic | 6 (8.5%) | 11 |
| Total | 71 | 76 |
| Classification of Rheumatic cases— | ||
| Sex—Males | 25 (38.5%) | |
| Females | 40 (61.5%) | |
| Total | 65 | |
Age when examined recorded in 63 cases:—
Ages 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Numbers 1 6 3 7 11 3 9 11 4 8
There has been evidence in the last two reports of a definite
increase in the number of young children referred. This is an
indication that parents are noticing the signs of rheumatism
more than formerly. An encouraging sign.
Grouping and Classification.
This followed the scheme laid down in the report for 1931.
Under Group I. were placed 9 children.
Under Group II. were placed 56 children.
Under Group III. were placed 23 children.
The last two groups include the majority of cases. The
groups of symptoms are nearly always in combination, varying in
degree with the activity or type of case.