London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Sub-division of applications recommended to the Housing and Lettings Sub-Committee showed the following approximate frequencies:-
| (a) Rehoused from Non-Council property | (b) Transferred from one Council property to another | Total Moved = (a) & (b) Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart disease | 33% | 17% | 26% |
| Lung disease | 7% | 9% | 7% |
| Strokes | 9% | 2% | 6% |
| Crippling conditions | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Illnesses of children | 6% | 2% | 4% |
| Cancer | 5% | 2% | 4% |
| Tuberculosis | 2% | 6% | 3% |
| Mental disorders | 20% | 40% | 30% |
| Other conditions | 2% | 9% | 6% |
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF CHILDREN FOR
THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
During the year 277 children were medically examined prior to admission
to a children's home or private foster home.
MANUAL WORKERS - HEALTH STATEMENTS
Commencing September 1967 manual workers were required to complete
health statements. These employees are now only medically
examined if so required by the Principal Medical Officer.
Number of health statements received
from manual employees 1,146
Considered not fit for inclusion in
sickness pay scheme 15
Deferred for review 62
Unfit for employment 7