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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
Bethnal Green 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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| Otorrhœa | 2 | |
| Nasal Catarrh | 7 | |
| Deaf | 1 | |
| Eyes : | Conjunctivitis | 1 |
| Skin : | Urticaria | 8 |
| Impetigo | 3 | |
| Threadworms : | 1 | |
| Chest : | Cardiac Murmurs | 2 |
| Narrow Chest | 3 | |
| Bronchial | 3 | |
| Management : | Enuresis | 2 |
SPECIAL CLINIC FOR DELICATE CHILDREN.
Since 1925, a Special Consultation Clinic for
Delicate Children has been in operation at the Centre,
conducted by Miss Helen M. M. Mackay, M.D.,
F.R.C.P. Medical Officers at the Infant Consultations
observing children whose conditions require
special investigation, or on whom they desire a
second opinion, refer such children to the Special
Clinic.
During the year 45 new cases were referred to
Dr. Mackay and there were 238 consultations in all.
DENTAL CLINIC.
Three sessions per week are held in connection
with the Dental Clinic, one (mainly for expectant
mothers) conducted by Mrs. E. M. Johnson,
L.D.S. (R.C.S.) and two by Mr. F. Reginald Bate,
L.D.S. (R.C.S.).