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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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The following is a summary of the work carried out:—
| Leyton Green Clinic | Lady Raleigh Training Home | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Sessions | 15 | 24 | 39 |
| Letters of Invitation | 180 | 251 | 431 |
| First Attendances | 121 | 161 | 282 |
| Re-Attendances | 113 | 132 | 245 |
The disposal of these cases was as follows:—
Discharged after one attendance 125
Re-attended for examination and treatment 251
Conditions found on examination:—
| Leyton Green Clinic. | Lady Raleigh Training Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Ovarian cyst | 1 | - |
| Subinvolution of the uterus | 6 | 5 |
| Cystocele and rectocele | 1 | 7 |
| Retroversion of uterus | 17 | 22 |
| Anaemia | 2 | 7 |
| Cervical erosion | 39 | 57 |
| Vaginitis | 2 | 3 |
| Fibroid | - | 1 |
| Inflamed adnexa | - | 4 |
| Sacro-iliac strain | - | 2 |
| Cracked nipples | - | 1 |
| Thrombo-phlebitis | - | 1 |
| Birth control advice | 58 | - |
| Defective perineum | 1 | - |
Observation by Dr. R. Jacobs, Medical Officer, Post-Natal
Clinic, Lady Raleigh Training Home.
The attendance rate at the post-natal clinic held at Lady
Raleigh Training Home continued to be relatively satisfactory
throughout 1951. Out of a total of 251 invitations, 167 new
cases attended for first examination, an attendance rate of 66.5%.
Most patients showed appreciation of the treatment received, and
understanding of the importance of post-natal examination and
treatment has certainly increased. Nearly all conditions requiring
treatment were treated in the clinic, and it was necessary to refer
patients to hospital only very rarely.
Cervical Erosion presents the main problem in treatment.
The cases have been classified in two groups: (1) those which