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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 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: The following Table shows the conditions for which patients were admitted to Hospitals and the results of treatment.Table V.

The following Table shows the conditions for which patients were admitted to Hospitals and the results of treatment.

Table V.

Condition.In on Jan. 1st, 1935.Admitted.DischargedIn on Jan. 1st,1936.
Cured.Much Improved.Improved.
Hemiplegia...3...3......
Infantile Paralysis...6...4...3
Talipes...2...1...1
Tuberc. Joint Disease1081...215
Observation Joint Disease271224
Rickets411......4
Wry Neck...11.........
Knock Knees...32...1...
Flat Feet...1...1......
Other Deformities...62211
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The percentage of cures in cases discharged was 30%, whilst
48% were much improved.
Table to show number of cases for whom appliances were
ordered and how the expenses thereof were met:—
Total cases on books of the Clinic, January 1st, 1936 508
Total number actually in receipt of massage, electrical,
Swedish remedial treatment, on January 1st, 1936 37
New splints and appliances supplied 88
Repair of existing appliances 26
Part cost met by parents 16%
Full cost met by parents 43%
Full cost met by Local Authority 41%
Number of cases in which Hospital contributions were
authorised 32
Mrs. D. B. Connor, the Organiser of this Department,
attended 48 Clinic sessions, interviewed 2,364 people, made 311
enquiries into financial conditions of families, and sent nut 739
letters in connection with her work.
Maternity and Child Welfare Massage Clinic, Lodge Road.
One of the whole-time masseuses devotes 5 sessions a week
to this work. The remainder of her time is devoted to the
children at St. Giles' School which she attends each morning.