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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 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| 1944. | 1945. | |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Wards | 609 | 967 |
| Women's Wards | 574 | 868 |
| Children's Wards | 83 | 257 |
| Maternity and Gynaecological Wards | 77 | 212 |
| Staff | 174 | 165 |
| Total "In-Patients" | 1,517 | 2,469 |
| T.B. Dispensary (Men) | 640 | 762 |
| (Women) | 623 | 699 |
| (Children under 16) | 99 | 209 |
| Croydon Borough Hospital | 2 | 20 |
| Ante-Natal Clinic | 316 | 484 |
| Queen's Road Homes | 30 | 14 |
| Dental Clinic | 191 | 265 |
| Others | 373 | 15 |
| St. Mary's Hospital | 9 | 10 |
| Total "Out-Patients" | 2,283 | 2,478 |
| Total | 3,800 | 4,947 |
| "Screen Examinations" | 945 | 827 |
MASSAGE.
Massage 11,512
Exercises 12,341
Radiant Heat 10,489
Electrical 1,274
Infra-red 912
Ultra Violet Light 1,344
Wax 908
Diathermy 1,164
39,944
Total number of patients treated 1,698
MENTAL PATIENTS DEALT WITH DURING THE YEAR.
Male. Female.
Admitted 121 141
Certified and sent to Warlingham Park Hospital 10 16
As Voluntary Patients to Warlingham Park Hospital 63 79
Discharged not certified 38 43