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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 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The following Table shows the conditions for which patients
were admitted to Hospitals and the results of treatment.
Table CIV.
| Condition. | In on Jan. 1st, 1932. | Admitted. | Discharged | In on Jan. 1st, 1933. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cured. | Much Improved. | Improved. | Died. | ||||
| Infantile Paralysis | 1 | 2 | ... | 1 | ... | ... | 2 |
| Talipes | 1 | ... | 1 | ... | ... | ... | |
| Tuberc. Joint Disease | 17 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| Congenital or Pathological Dislocated Hip | ... | 1 | ... | 1 | ... | ... | ... |
| Injuries ... | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ... | ... | 1 |
| Rickets | 3 | 2 | 5 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| Wry Neck | ... | 1 | ... | 1 | ... | ... | ... |
| Spastic Paraplegia | ... | 2 | ... | ... | 2 | ... | •• |
| Other Deformities | 3 | 2 | ... | 3 | 1 | ... | 1 |
| 25 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 15 | |
The percentage of cures for the whole series of cases was
36.2%, whilst 41.2% 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, 1932 483
Total number actually in receipt of massage, electrical,
Swedish remedial treatment on Jan. 1st, 1932 25
New splints and appliances supplied 65
Repair of existing appliances 14
Part cost met by parents 16%
Pull cost met by parents 43%
Pull cost met by Local Authority 41%
Number of cases in which Hospital contributions were
authorised 15