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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
Croydon 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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From this Table it is seen the number of cases in residential
institutions was 15 at the beginning of the year and 21 at the end.
Two School cases, three Maternity and Child Welfare cases, and
sixteen Tuberculosis cases were in residential institutions at the
end of 1930. Tuberculosis of joints is a difficult condition to eradicate,
requiring time, patience and prolonged skilled attention.
Institutional treatment is naturally the most expensive part of the
scheme, but it is also an essential part if permanently satisfactory
results are to be obtained.
The following Table shows the conditions for which patients were admitted to Hospitals and the results of treatment.
Table XCIX.
| Condition. | In on Jan. 1st, 1930. | Admitted. | Discharged | In on Jan. 1st, 1931. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cured. | Much Improved. | Improved. | Died. | ||||
| Infantile Paralysis | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Scoliosis | ... | 1 | ... | 1 | ... | ... | ... |
| Tuberc. Joint Disease | 10 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ... | 16 |
| Pathological Dislocated Hip | ... | 1 | ... | ... | ... | ... | 1 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | 1 |
| Rickets | 1 | 4 | 5 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Wry Neck | ... | 5 | 4 | ... | ... | ... | 1 |
| Spastic Paraplegia | 1 | 2 | ... | ... | 3 | ... | ... |
| Other Deformities | ... | 6 | 5 | ... | 1 | ... | ... |
| 15 | 34 | 19 | 3 | 6 | ... | 21 | |
The percentage of cures for the whole series of cases was 68%
whilst 10.7% were much improved.
Table to show number of cases for whom appliances were
ordered and how the expenses thereof were met:—
Total cases on the books of the Clinic Jan. 1st, 1931 439
Total number actually in receipt of massage, electrical,
Swedish remedial on Jan. 1st, 1931 28
New splints and appliances supplied 71
Repair of existing appliances 28
Part cost met by parents 27%