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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Attendances. | 1949. Sessions. | Av. att. | Attendances. | 1948. Sessions. | Av. att. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal | 1,960 | 407 | 4.8 | 1,657 | 333 | 5.0 |
| Massage | 50 | 50 | 1.0 | 30 | 30 | 1.0 |
| Flat Feet | 4,639 | 493 | 9.4 | 2,800 | 337 | 8.3 |
| Breathing | 1,957 | 200 | 9.8 | 4,783 | 395 | 12.1 |
| 8,606 | 1,150 | 9,270 | 1,095 |
RHEUMATISM CLINIC.
The total number of children whose names were on the
"live" register at the end of 1949 was 154 (males 66, females 88).
Of this number, 113 attended the Rheumatism Clinic during the
course of the year, either as new cases or re-examinations; the
remaining 41 failed to keep their appointments.
Cases Examined at Rheumatism Clinic.
1945. 1946. 1947. 1948. 1949.
Primary 32 59 27 31 37
Re-exams 10 47 75 27 76
Totals 42 106 102 58 113
Primary Cases.
Rheumatic 24 49 21 22 30(81.1%)
Non-Rheumatic 8 10 6 4 3(8.1%)
Doubtful Rheumatic — — — 5 4(10.8%)
Totals 32 59 27 31 37
Classification of Rheumatic Cases.
Primary. Re-examinations.
Males 13 31 (plus 1 doubtful and
1 non-rheumatic)
Females 17 32 (plus 4 doubtful and
7 non-rheumatic)
Totals 30 63 ( + 13)