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.
1 case of Hemiplegia - making slow progress - Remaining on
books.
1 case of Parkinson's disease - walking after 6 months treatment.
1 case of Leukaemia removed to hospital.
2 cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis - one walking without
assistance after 4 months treatment and one regained the
use of her hands after wax baths.
2 cases of Carcinoma - both died.
In the age group 90 - 95 years.
1 case with fractured Femur - patient had a stroke from which
she did not recover.
1 patient had a fall, then a stroke from which he did not
recover.
1 case of old age - patient is helped to dress and come
downstairs daily - R.O.B.
1 patient had a fall and is being encouraged to walk again.
r. O. b.
1 case of Hemiplegia - had a stroke from which she did not
recover.
The following figures relate to the work carried out at the above clinic during the year:-
Coapiaiat | No. of Cases | Total | |
---|---|---|---|
M | F | ||
Bow Legs | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Knock Knees and Plat Feet | 2 | 6 | 11 |
Valgus Ankles | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Asthma | - | - | - |
Kyphosis | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Torticollis | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Pigeon-toes | 4 | 1 | 5 |
18 | 17 | 35 | |
Total attendances | 1,004 |