London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Artificial Sunlight Treatment.—Ultra-violet ray treatment
was available at Chevening Road, Shooters Hill Road, Creek Road,
Charlton Lane and Fairfield House Centres.
Arrangements were again made for children attending Day
Nurseries to receive treatment upon recommendation.
Particulars relating to the number of patients treated at the various Centres up to 4th July, 1948, are given in the following table:—
| Under 5 | 5—15 | Over 15 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The following table shows the type of abnormality among
children up to 5 years of age, and expectant and nursing mothers,
treated during the period under review. In the majority of cases
marked improvement was noted.
| Referred from Infant Welfare Centres. | |
| Rickets and prevention of Rickets | 126 |
| Bronchial Conditions | 61 |
| Underweight and Debility | 109 |
| Anaemia | 16 |
| Colds and Nasal Catarrh | 32 |
| Skin Disorders (Eczema, etc.) | 13 |
| Sore Buttocks | 23 |
| Convalescence from Infectious Disease | 28 |
| Overweight | 12 |
| Urticaria | 7 |
| Septic conditions | 14 |
| Adenitis | 10 |
| Defective circulation | 4 |
| Insomnia | 4 |
| Enlarged Tonsils | 4 |
| Other Conditions | 11 |
| Total | 474 |