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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
Deptford 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]
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(c) Artificial Light Clinic. Both the Mercury Vapour and the Arc
Type of lamps are in use. All children given this form of treatment
are selected upon medical grounds and are kept under careful supervision.
The following is a statement of the year's work:—
| Month | New Patients | Patients Readmitted | Patients Discharged | Total on Register | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30 | 104 | 27 | 107 | 652 |
| February | 13 | 1 | 16 | 105 | 505 |
| March | 16 | 5 | 52 | 74 | 517 |
| April | 18 | 10 | 30 | 72 | 550 |
| May | 26 | 2 | 32 | 68 | 593 |
| June | 8 | 3 | 24 | 55 | 456 |
| July | 3 | 0 | 40 | 18 | 118 |
| August | — | - | — | — | — |
| September | 10 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 111 |
| October | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 193 |
| November | 14 | 7 | 11 | 50 | 243 |
| December | 11 | 3 | 15 | 49 | 232 |
| Total | 164 | 141 | 256 | 49 | 4,170 |
Classification of Patients during Year.
| Admissions. | Re-admissions. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickets | 33 | 23 | 56 |
| Malnutrition | 42 | 30 | 72 |
| Anaemia | 23 | 35 | 58 |
| Cervical Adenitis | — | 8 | 8 |
| Muscular Weakness | 25 | 21 | 46 |
| Delayed Dentition | 21 | 13 | 34 |
| Anorexia | — | 1 | 1 |
| Bronchitis | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Delayed Walking | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Debility | - | 3 | 3 |
| Curved Tibia | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Post Measles | — | 1 | 1 |
| Post Br. Pnemonia | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Insomnia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eczema | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Post Bronchitis | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Genu Valgum | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Abscess of Neck | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 164 | 141 | 305 |