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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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Classification of Rheumatic cases—
Sex—Males 33 (50.77%)
Females 32 (49.23%)
Total 65
Age when examined recorded in 65 cases:—
| Ages | 5-6 | 6-7 | 7-3 | 8-9 | 9-10 | 10-11 | 11-12 | 12-13 | 13-14 | 14-15 | 15-16 | 16-17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers | 3 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | - | 1 | - |
These figures correspond closely with those of former years,
but a definite increase in the number of young children referred
is to be noticed.
Grouping and Classification.
This followed the scheme laid down in the report for 1931.
Under Group I. were placed 13 children.
Under Group II. were placed 47 children.
Under Group III. were placed 52 children.
The last two groups include the majority of cases. I he
groups of symptoms are nearly always in combination, varying in
degree with the activity or type of case.
Grouping of 65 cases.
Mild and Potential 29 (44.6%)
Definite Active 10 (15.4%)
Definite Quiescent 26 (40.0%)
Total Definite Cases 36 (55.4%)
This classification follows that of Dr. R. Miller. It appears
the most useful, as in it a place is found for all cases irrespective
of situation, or character of symptoms.
Perhaps the earliest signs and those which in particular led
to the diagnosis of a case as mild and potential were "growing
pains" in highly strung children, in association with slight
irregularities of cardiac sounds or rhythm.