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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 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Abnormalities:—
| Albuminuria | 41 | Indrawn nipples | 31 |
| Anaemia | 82 | Leucorrhcea | 7 |
| Anencephalic Foetus | 1 | Lipoma | 1 |
| Ante-partum Haemorrhage | 11 | Morbus Cordis | 20 |
| Bronchitis | 6 | Malpresentation | 24 |
| Contracted Pelvis | 1 | Oedema | 14 |
| Cystitis | 1 | Pleurisy | 1 |
| Dental Caries | 392 | Pulmonary Tuberculosis | 2 |
| Dyspepsia | 9 | Pruritis | 3 |
| Fibroids | 3 | Pyelitis | 2 |
| Glycosuria | 6 | Retroversion | 13 |
| Glossitis | 2 | Sciatica | 5 |
| Haemorrhoids | 29 | Twins | 4 |
| Hernia | 1 | Vomiting (excessive) | 28 |
| Hydramnios | 6 | Varicose veins | 54 |
Post-Natal Clinic.
This branch of the work is conducted every Tuesday forenoon.
New cases 188
Total attendances 210
Amongst the patients seen the following defects were found and
dealt with :—
Breast Abscess 7 Retroversion 11
H ernia 1 Unhealed rupture of
Torn Cervix 3 perinaeum 1
Fibroid 1
In connection with both the Ante-natal and Post-natal work close
co-operation is maintained with medical practitioners, midwives and
hospitals.
Reports sent to Tuberculosis Officer 6
Ditto to midwives 161
Ditto to doctors 164
Total number of cases referred by letter to hospitals, 159.
St. John's Home. A voluntary ante-natal clinic, amongst
other activities, is provided at the St. John's Home, Watson Street,
and co-operation exists between this clinic and the municipal clinic.
The following particulars have been kindly given to me :—
Number of mothers attending 158
Total attendances made 764
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