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Bermondsey 1936

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1936

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Ante-Natal cases treated during the year derived marked
benefit from treatment which cannot fail to influence the development
of the unborn child.
In the adult group, the greatest numbers were treated for
chronic rheumatic conditions. Marked improvement was
obtained in the majority of cases treated with radiant heat
general light baths and massage, as shown by the relief from pain
and the return of function to the affected joints. Many cases
which would otherwise have been incapacitated were enabled
with treatment to remain at work.
Alopecia responded well to general and ultra violet light
treatment. Sixteen cases completed treatment during the
year, eight being cured and were discharged with a normal growth
of hair, and six showed very marked improvement.
Three cases of Acne completed treatment during the year,
and of these one was cured and the other two greatly improved.