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
Holborn 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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mothers from materials supplied by the mothers and from their own resources.
Mrs. Lauder Eaton has also given assistance at the Centre regularly on
Wednesdays for many months. Assistance is given at the Centres in cutting out
garments at any time; patterns of the most suitable woven garments are given
away, also directions for making knitted garments and advice as to the choice of
suitable materials. A sewing machine is available for use of the mothers at
10, John Street, and instruction in its use is given as required. Up-to-date
model garments for babies and young children are always on view at the Centres.
One hundred and twelve hanks of wool of a special quality were sold at
cost price to the value of £5. 2s. 5d.
Maternity outfits are placed on sale at the Centre at cost price, 5s. lOd.
Two outfits were sold.
| Reasons for attendance. | 10, John Street. | Short's Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Mothers:— | ||
| Difficulty with breast feeding | 28 | 1 |
| Disorders of generative organs | 21 | _ |
| Constipation | 20 | — |
| Venereal Disease | 1 | _ |
| Anaemia | 21 | 3 |
| Respiratory disease | 12 | 1 |
| Digestive disorders | 2 | 5 |
| Debility | 39 | 6 |
| Dental caries | 49 | 14 |
| Rheumatism | 7 | _ |
| Pulmonary tuberculosis | 2 | _ |
| Other Diseases | 34 | 6 |
| Children:— | ||
| (Healthy) | 122 | 30 |
| Alimentary disorders | 49 | 13 |
| Rickets | 16 | 8 |
| Heart disease | 1 | — |
| Rheumatism | 2 | — |
| Respiratory disorders | 56 | 15 |
| Marasmus | 5 | — |
| Debility | 5 | 4 |
| Hernia, umbilical | 13 | 1 |
| Hernia, inguinal | 2 | — |
| Phimosis | 15 | — |
| Disease of skin | 43 | 7 |
| Disease of eye | 17 | 1 |
| Disease of ear | 14 | 1 |
| Disease of nose and throat | 16 | |
| Dental caries | 31 | 12 |
| Tuberculosis contacts | 5 | — |
| Other tubercular | 2 | |
| Other diseases | 46 | 9 |
(In this table, if the patient has more than one ailment, only the more important has
been recorded.)