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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
Marylebone 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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work has been retarded by the footwear worn by most patients. This is a usual
exparienes, although it is interesting to find that a great deal more concern has
been shown by the women in this subject. On the whole I feel they are becoming
more " foot conscious," and this in every way I have tried to bring about.
Summary of Attendances and Treatment.
A. All Aqes.
During the nine months 63 sessions were held and 271 attendances made.
| First Attendances (New Cases) | Subsequent Attendances | Total Attendances | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers | 100 | 161 | 261 |
| Young Children | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Totals | 108 | 163 | 271 |
B. Mothers—Defects Treated.
Anidrosis 7
Bursitis 15
Callosities 61
Dropped anterior transverse arch 11
Heloma durum 76
Heloma molle 7
Hallux valgus 10
Hyperidrosis 2
Hammer toe 1
Metatarsalgia 3
Morton's toe 1
Onychocryptosis 4
Onychogryphosis 8
Pes cavus 7
Pes planus 2
Septic conditions 2
Subungual clavus 3
Conditions due to sprain 1
Nine patients were referred to their medical practitioners for medical or surgical
treatment for the following conditions:—
Exostosis and bursitis 1
Oedema 5
Eczema 1
Varicose condition 2
Three patients were referred for massage for the following conditions:—
Pes piano valgus 1
Bunions 1
Arthritis 1
One patient was referred to hospital for surgical treatment for the following
condition:—
Stiff pes piano valgus.
C. Young Children—Defects Treated.
Heloma durum 2
Onychocryptosis 1