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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 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Summary of Cases attending the Orthopaidic Clinic:-
| Jan. 1st, 1947. | New Cases. | Cases Discharged. | Cases on Books 31st Dec., 1947. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 197 | 60 | 399 |
283 children were seen by the Orthopaidic Surgeon and 402
attendances were made.
| Attendances. | 1947. Sessions. | Av. att. | Attend ances. | 1946. Sessions. | Av. att. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal | 1,592 | 333 | 4.8 | 1,875 | 362 | 5.2 |
| Massage | 187 | 187 | 1.0 | 220 | 220 | 1.0 |
| Flat Feet | 3,237 | 356 | 9.1 | 3,128 | 336 | 9.3 |
| Breathing | 2,004 | 230 | 8.7 | 2,937 | 279 | 10.5 |
| 7,020 | 1,106 | 8,160 | 1,197 |
RHEUMATISM CLINIC.
The total number of children whose names were on the
"live" register at the end of 1947 was 154 (males.73, females
81). Appointments were made for 122 children, of whom 85
attended. Two cases were referred to Mayday Hospital for
admission and six for convalescent home treatment. A further
eight cases were referred for special investigation, three by the
Ear, Xose and Throat Specialist, one by the Orthopaedic Surgeon
and two by the Pediatrician.
| 1944. | 1945. | 1946. | 1947. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 9 | 32 | 59 | 27 |
| Re-exams. | 7 | 10 | 47 | 75 |
| 16 | 42 | 106 | 102 | |
| Primary Cases. | ||||
| Rheumatic | 8 | 24 | 49 | 21 (77.7%) |
| Non-Rheumatic | 1 | 8 | 10 | 6 (22.2%) |
| 9 | 32 | 59 | 27 |