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Diseases Treated.
Cervicitis 2 Menorrhagia 1
Cervical erosion 3 Sterility 4
Retroversion 2 Leucorrhœa 6
Cystocele and rectocele 1 Amenorrhœa 2
Cystocele only 1 Haemorrhoids 1
Vaginitis 1 Contraceptive advice 2
Vaginal atresia 1
Routine post-natals 8
Some patients were treated for more than one disease.
Contraceptive advice is given strictly in accordance with the
regulations of the Ministry of Health, and is available only to married
women in whom pregnancy would be dangerous to health.
HOSPITALS.
Infectious Diseases.
Under the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1929, hospital
accommodation for the isolation and treatment of infectious diseases,
including small-pox, is organised and maintained by the London County
Council for the County of London as a whole.
The South-Eastern Hospital, situated in Deptford, has approximately
480 beds.
Since the passing of the National Insurance Act, 1911 and other
measures, hospital and sanatorium accommodation for Tuberculosis is
similarly provided by the London County Council.
Accommodation for infectious cases for those who can pay for such
is available at the London Fever Hospital, Liverpool Road, N.
Maternity.
The Council's Maternity Home is situated at 52 Wickham Road,
and has accommodation for 12 cases. (See Report " Maternity and
Child Welfare.")