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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Cases treated in clinics were as follows:-
| New Cases luring the year | Cases being treated at the end of the year | Attendances during the year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school Children | 10 | 1 | 36 |
| School Children | 219 | 104 | 1665 |
| Expectant Mothers | 7 | 2 | 22 |
| Physically Handicapped | 39 | 209 | 1161 |
| Aged (over 65 years of age) | 211 | 1675 | 7264 |
| Others | 186 | 1067 | 5860 |
| TOTAL | 672 | 3058 | 16,008 |
In addition to the above, 382 treatments were given in Welfare Establishments.
Tuberculosis
(a) Open Air Shelters -
Number in use at end of year 2
Total number of visits to shelters by health visitors or
tuberculosis visitors 16
(b) Extra Nourishment -
Number of new cases supplied with free milk 10
Total number being supplied with free milk at end of year 16
Loan of Sick Room Equipment
The under-mentioned Sick Room equipment was newly loaned during the year:-
Alr Beds -
Air Rings 49
Bed Back Rests 70
Bed Blocks -
Bed Cradles 25
Bed Pans 91
Bed Trays 2
Commodes 75
Crutches 1
Dunlopillo Mattress 1
Fracture Splints 2
Invalid Chairs 64
Mobile Lifting Pole and Chain 2
Plastic Sheets 105
Rubber Sheets 21
Steam Kettles 1
Urinal Bottles 38
Walking Aid 1
Convalescence for Adults
Number of applications during year 63
Length of stay:-
One week 2
Two weeks 41
Three weeks 20
(48)