London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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In the age group 30 - 59 years.
1 case of Fractured Fibula
Infra Red and Massage. Patient
making steady progress.
3 cases of Disseminated Sclerosis
Walking Exercises. All
patients walking better.
2 cases of Hemiplegia
(1 also with C. A.)
1 patient admitted to hospital, the
other is walking better.
1 case of Carcinomotosis
Massage & exercises. Treatment
given for psychological reasons.
Patient deteriorated and died.
1 case of Carcinoma of Lung/Kidney.
Massage & exercises.
Treatment given for psychological
reasons. Patient deteriorated and died.
In the age group go - 95 years.
1 case of Fractured Femur
Walking exercises. Patient
walking fairly well with
Zimmer Walking Aid.
2 cases of Arthritis
(1 also had a stroke)
Walking exercises. Patient with
Arthritis only making steady progress,
the other is making fair
progress considering her condition.