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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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284 new cases were booked. 1,232 ante-natal visits were made
by midwives. Medical aid was sought on 57 occasions.
Ante-Natal.
Toxemia.
Albuminuria 9
Albuminuria and B.P. 2 11
Toxic A.P.H. 3
Threat: Abortion 2
Bash on body 1
Pain in lumbar region 1
Varicose veins 1
Cardiac 1
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Baby.
Sticky Eyes 8
Bash? Pemphigus 1
9
In Labour.
? Presentation 1
Face Presentation 3
Extended Breech 1
Prolapsed Cord 1
Delayed labour 7
13
Ruptured Perineums 10
Flushed Breast 1
Legs? Phlebitis 3
Influenza? 1
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