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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 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]

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Table: Classification of Patients Admitted During The Year.

Classification of Patients Admitted During The Year.

Diseases.Admissions.Re-admissions.
Under 1 Yr.Over 1 Yr.Ante-Nat.Post Nat.Under 1 Yr.Over 1 Yr.Ante-Nat.Post Nat.
Anaemia166711...3......
Rickets654.........1......
Muscular Weakness218.........1......
Malnutrition514..................
Curved Tibiae555.........2......
Bronchitis36..................
Delayed Dentition1363.........5......
Genu Valgum...29.........1......
Cervical Adenitis...10...1............
Otorrhœa...1..................
Underweight18..................
Chilblains1.....................
Mastitis.........10............
Myasthenia...8.........1......
Stammering...1..................
Hypovitaminosis11..................
Insomnia...5..................
Anorexia...6.........1......
Post Infective Debility1.....................
Post Whooping Cough Debility...3..................
Flat Foot...3..................
Cyclical Vomiting...1..................
Dental Decay...1..................
Sciatica........................
Hypermotibility........................
Enuresis...1..................
Ulcerated Mouth1.....................
Ataxic Gait...1..................
Boils on Head1.....................
Debility...1..................
Totals56358212115......

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Where more than one disease is exhibited by any individual child,
the case is classified under the heading denoting the most important
cause.
In association with the Light Clinic, breathing and Swedish exercises
are taught and massage is given.