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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

Greenwich 1938

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

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Table: Ultra Violet Light Treatment.—70 cases were referred for treatment in 1938, as compared with 89 in the previous year. The following table shows the classification of cases for whom it was recommended:

Ultra Violet Light Treatment.—70 cases were referred for treatment in 1938, as compared with 89 in the previous year. The following table shows the classification of cases for whom it was recommended:

No.
Debility and Underweight14
Cervical Adenitis14
Bronchial Catarrh10
Rheumatism10
Colds, and Nasal Catarrh8
Asthma3
Tuberculous Glands2
Post-Pneumonia1
Post-Tonsillitis1
Neuritis2
Anaemia1
Alopecia1
Acne1
Enuresis1
Otitis1

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2,105 treatments were given altogether, the majority being
general exposures.
It is hardly necessary to add that the greatest care is taken
to prevent contact between tuberculous and other patients. This
is possible because of the small number of tuberculous cases considered
suitable for this treatment.
Dental Report.—Mr. G. F. Ferris, the Council's Dentist,
submits the following figures relative to tuberculous cases treated
during the year.
Sessions 14 Filling and Scalings 18
New Patients 31 Advice 19
Attendances 70 X Ray —
Dentures 6
Extractions:—
Gas 2
Local 40
42
Open Air School.—Ten children were recommended for
admission to the Open Air School during 1938. 27 children are on
the roll and are seen once a term by the Tuberculosis Officer.