Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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The types of new cases were as follows :—
Tuberculosis | 28 |
Rheumatism, heart and chorea | 15 |
Anaemia and debility | 33 |
Lung Conditions (non-tuberculous) | 45 |
Marasmus and Malnutrition | 9 |
Various | 80 |
210 |
The 305 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows:—
Sent to Sanatoria, Nursing and Convalescent Homes | 179 |
Extensions from previous years | 37 |
Surgical instruments provided | 31 |
Clothing | 30 |
Referred to other Agencies | 3 |
Referred for Visiting and Advice | 25 |
305 |