Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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In the age group 30-59 years.
4 cases of hemiplegia - 3 improved - 1 died.
2 cases of Parkinson's disease - 1 improved - 1 no change.
3 cases of Chronic Arthritis - 1 improved - 1 no change,but
pain relieved - 1 transferred.
1 case of Fractured Carpus - 1 improved.
1 case of Carcinoma and Secondaries - Deteriorating.
In the age group go - 94 years.
1 case of hemiplegia . Died.
1 case with fractured femur - Recovery as complete as age
will permit.
M. AND C. W. PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
The following figures relate to the work carried out at the
above clinic during the year:-
Complaint
No. of Cases
Total
M
F
Bow Legs
4
2
6
Knock Knees and Flat Feet
5
3
8
Valgns Ankles
4
7
11
Asthma
1
1
2
Kyphosis
1
1
2
Torticollis
1
1
2
Pigeon-toes
5
4
9
21
19
40
Total attendances 1, 109