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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 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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various Centres during 1947 are given in the following table:—
| Under 5 | 5—15 | Over 15 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number under treatment at end of previous year | 261 | 11 | 5 | 277 |
| Number of New Patients | 830 | 13 | 74 | 917 |
| Discharges | 791 | 23 | 61 | 875 |
| Number under treatment at end of 1947 | 300 | 1 | 18 | 319 |
| Number of treatments given | 13,548 | 221 | 889 | 14,658 |
The following table shows the type of abnormality among
children up to 5 years of age, and expectant and nursing mothers,
treated during the year. In the majority of cases marked improvement
was noted.
| Referred from Infant Welfare Centres. | |
| Rickets and prevention of Rickets | 229 |
| Bronchial Conditions | 97 |
| Underweight | 97 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 75 |
| Colds | 43 |
| Skin Disorders (Eczema, etc.) | 35 |
| Sore Buttocks | 47 |
| Convalescence from Infectious Disease | 30 |
| Overweight | 38 |
| Malnutrition | 16 |
| Muscle Tone Deficiency | 21 |
| Adenitis | 23 |
| Nasal Catarrh | 8 |
| Insomnia | 4 |
| Asthma | 4 |
| Other Conditions | 9 |
| Total | 776 |