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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
Holborn 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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| Reasons for attendance. | 10, John Street. | Short's Gardens. |
|---|---|---|
| Mothers:— | ||
| Difficulty with breast feeding | 30 | 3 |
| Disorders of generative organs | 21 | 3 |
| Constipation | 8 | — |
| Heart disease | 1 | — |
| Anæmia | 20 | I |
| Respirotry disease | 7 | 2 |
| Digestive disorders | 7 | 1 |
| Debility | 22 | — |
| Dental caries | 32 | 1 |
| Rheumatism | 10 | - |
| Venereal Disease | 2 | - |
| Other Diseases | 42 | - |
| Children:— | ||
| (Healthy) | 153 | 50 |
| Alimentary disorders | 39 | 11 |
| Rickets | 28 | 2 |
| Heart disease | 1 | — |
| Rheumatism | 3 | — |
| Respiratory disorders | 59 | 3 |
| Marasmus | 12 | - |
| Debility | 13 | 1 |
| Hernia, umbilical | 13 | — |
| Hernia, inguinal | 1 | — |
| Phimosis | 28 | 3 |
| Disease of skin | 30 | — |
| Disease of eye | 24 | 1 |
| Disease of car | 13 | 2 |
| Disease of nose and throat | 21 | 1 |
| Dental caries | 21 | — |
| Other diseases | 53 | — |
(In this table, if the patient has more than one ailment, only the more important has
been recorded.)
Mothers and children attending the Municipal Centres during 1933 were referred to other departments or organisations as follows:—
| Mothers. | Children. | |
|---|---|---|
| Ante-natal Clinic | 2 | — |
| Tuberculosis Dispensary | — | 1 |
| Minor Ailments Clinic | 74 | 209 |
| Dental Clinic | 23 | 39 |
| Metropolitan Nursing Association | 4 | 8 |
| Nursery School | — | 1 |
| Massage Clinic | 16 | — |
| Hospitals | 18 | 61 |
| Convalescent Homes | 2 | 27 |
| Assistance Sub-Committee (for milk) | 18 | 31 |
Breast Massage.
| John Street. | Short's Gardens | |
|---|---|---|
| Number referred to Metropolitan Nursing Association | 15 | — |
| Results:— | ||
| Breast secretion re-established | 6 | — |
| Small bottle foods required in addition to breast feeding | 4 | - |
| Massage unsuccessful | 6 | — |
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