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Lewisham 1924

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

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Report of Dr. J. W. Miller, Maternity and Child Welfare
Medical Officer.
Ante-Natal and Maternity Clinics.—The former is held
at 41, Rushey Greetn, and the lather at the Wesleyan Church
Hall, Rushey Green. The attendances during 1924 were as
follows:—
Ante-Natal Clinic 1,625
Maternity Clinic 1,500

An analysis of the ailments treated is set out in the following Table:—

Classification of Cases.Ante-Natal Clinic.Maternity Clinic.Totals.
Consultations14618612322
Disorders and Diseases of the Reproductive System—
Sterility–285
Endocervicitis23
Prolapse of Uterus–3
Subinvolution of Uterus–25
Fibroid of Uterus2–
Dysmenorrhœa–2
Amenorrhœa–1
Menorrhagia–5
Leucorrhœa–3
Vaginitis–1
Venereal Warts1–
Threatened Miscarriage–2
Abortion–4
Sore Nipples–6
Mastitis–6
Breast Sinus–1
Engorged Breasts–5
Flushed Breast–2
Scanty Secretion of Milk–8
Galactorrhœa––
Disorders and Diseases of the Alimentary System
Dental Caries1159249
Sublingual Abscess–1
Alveolar Abscess1–
Coryza–3
Stomatitis–3
Tonsillitis–5
Pharyngeal Catarrh–1
Dyspepsia3135
Gastric Ulcer–1
Constipation2454
Hæmorrhoids410
Appendicitis–1
Dilatation of Pelvic Colon–1
Fissure of Anus–1
Thread Worms–2