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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
Ilford 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Ophthalmic Clinics.—Attendances of children under school age for treatment by the Oculist during 1953 were as follows:—
| Valentines Mansion | Mayesbrook Clinic | Manford Way Clinic | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of children who attended | 91 | 43 | 13 | 147 |
| Number of pairs of spectacles prescribed | 17 | 15 | 5 | 37 |
| Total number of attendances made | 155 | 90 | 28 | 273 |
Aural Clinic.—The Aural Surgeon attended at 50 sessions during
1953 and 107 attendances were made by 69 children of pre-school age.
23 children were operated upon for removal of tonsils and adenoids, 16 at
llford Isolation Hospital, 5 at King George Hospital, Ilford and 2 at East
Ham Memorial Hospital.
Rheumatism Clinic.—32 sessions were held during the year at Newbury Hall, at which 18 children under 5 years of age, 8 being new cases, made 30 attendances. The following is a summary of the cases treated:—
| Condition | New | Old | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatism | - | 1 | 1 |
| Congenital heart disease | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| No active rheumatic disease | — | 4 | 4 |
| Functional heart murmur | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Other forms | 1 | — | 1 |
| Totals | 8 | 10 | 18 |
Number of cases referred to General Hospital 2
„ „ „ „ „ „ Paediatrician 1
„ „ „ „ „ for Blood Sedimentation Rate 3
„ „ „ „ „ „ X-ray and Electrocardiograph 7