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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
Battersea 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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53 patients showed definite improvement as a result of institutional
treatment ; 25 were discharged at their own request. During the
year 44 Dispensary patients were admitted to the London County
Council's General Hospitals.
Artificial Light Treatment. Tuberculosis Patients.
| Name | Age. | Condition. | Period of Treatment. | Condition on Discharge or at 31/12/31. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. | 20 | Discharging gland of neck | 2/1/31—1/5/31 | Discharged as cured. |
| M.A. | 32 | Sinus of neck | 8/6/31—26/6/31 | Discharged as cured. |
| E. G. | 16 | Lupus Vulgaris (face) | 12/2/30— | Improved. |
| N. R. | 11 | Lupus Vulgaris (face) | 3/12/30— | Much improved. |
| L. C. | 13 | Discharging Sinus | 17/4/31— | Stationary. |
| M. V. | 11 | Glands of neck | 7/9/31— | Improved. |
| E. B. | 9 | Glands of neck | 7/9/31— | Improved. |
Springwell House Open-Air School.
| Accommodation | 125 |
| On roll 31/12/31 | 133 |
| Average attendance | 118.9 |
| Admitted during 1931 | 35 |
| Discharged during 1931 | 48 |
Reasons for discharge:—
| Fit for elementary school | 8 |
| Fit for work | 20 |
| Transferred to Hospital or Sanatorium | 16 |
| Removed from district | 1 |
| Transferred to Special School | Nil |
| Discharged for other reasons | 3 |
Tuberculosis Dental Treatment.
| Total attendances | 266 |
| Sessions held | 50 |
| Average attendance per session | 5.32 |
| Extractions, 87; scalings, 9; fillings, 22; dentures supplied—whole sets, 6; partial sets, 7; repairs to dentures, 5; dressings, 15; advice, 61 (average per session, 4.24) Total | 212 |