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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
Leyton 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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A similar improvement was noted during the last War and
seems to be connected with this decrease in sugar consumption
together with a more plain diet.
Statistical tables appended show the amount and nature of
treatment carried out during the year.
Orthopaedic Clinic.
Following the destruction by enemy action of the Orthopaedic
and Artificial Sunlight. Clinic Centres at Knotts Green Special School,
arrangements were made for the clinics to be held at Leyton Green
Health Centre ; and sessions have been held there regularly since
March, 1941. The following figures show the number of school
children examined and treated during the year.
| Primary examinations | |
| He-examinations | |
| r | |
| Number of children who attended for | |
| Attendances made | |
| The following have been supplied :— | |
| Caliper splints-—Leg sockets to boots | 1 pair |
| Tunnels to boots and valgus T straps ... | 9 ,, |
| Alteration to caliper splints | 1 |
| Minor surgical alterations to boots and shoes |
Aural Clinic.
The following table shows the relevant particulars regarding
the Leyton School children who attended the Aural Clinic for
treatment during 1942.
Artificial Sunlight Clinic.
| Number of children attending | 124 |
| Attendances made | 2,542 |