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
Lewisham 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS REPORTED: BY PARITY
| Parity | Number of Children |
|---|---|
| 0 | 28 |
| 1 | 17 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 74 |
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAYS
These are provided on medical recommendation for persons who have
recently been under medical treatment and who need rest, fresh air
and good food. Persons in need of supervision or medical and
nursing care require convalescence which is the responsibility of
the appropriate Hospital Board. Arrangements are made for adults,
expectant mothers, nursing mothers, and children under five years
not attending school. Children of school age are dealt with under
arrangements provided by the ILEA.
The number arranged during 1972 was as follows:-
| 1972 | |
| Expectant and Nursing Mothers | 16 |
| Other Adults | 116 |
| Psychiatric patients | 9 |
| Accompanied Children | - |
| Unaccompanied Children (ILEA Scheme) | 95 |
BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PERSONS
121 examinations were arranged in connection with certification
under the National Assistance Act 1948, of blind and partially
sighted persons. In addition, certificates accepted from other
local authorities and hospitals numbered 52. This certification
facilitates the prevision of the Council's welfare services.
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