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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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The following defects were treated:-
Bursitis 21 Nail (Ingrowing) 22
Callosity 81 Pernio 16
Corns 155 Pes Planus 17
Hallux Rigidus 14 Tinea Pedis 11
Hallux Valgus 33 Trigger Toe 8
Hyperidrosis 4 Verruca Pedis 178
Metatarsalgia 7 Septic condition 10
Nail (Club) 35
Cases treated in clinics were as follows: -
| New Cases during the year | Cases being treated at the end of the year | Attendances during the year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school Children | 6 | 1 | 23 |
| School Children | 230 | 54 | 1685 |
| Expectant Mothers | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| Physically Handicapped | 44 | 269 | 1499 |
| Aged (over 65 years of age) | 214 | 1968 | 9297 |
| Others | 108 | 636 | 4293 |
| TOTAL | 612 | 2932 | 16,824 |
| In addition to the above, 364 treatments were given in Welfare Establishment | |||
Tuberculosis
(a) Open Air Shelters -
Number in use at end of year 1
Total number of visits to shelters by health visitors or
tuberculosis visitors 2
(b) Extra Nourishment -
Number of new cases supplied with free milk 12
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:-
Air Beds 1
Air Rings 60
Bed Back Rests 74
Bed Cradles 24
Bed Pans Ill
Bed Trays 1
Commodes 90
Qrutches 6
Dunlopillo Mattress 1
Fracture Splints 3 sets
Invalid Chairs 90
Mobile Lifting Pole and Chain 1
Plastic Sheets 141
Rubber Sheets 16
Sputum Mugs 4
Toilet Cushion 1
Toilet Cushion Covers 2
Urinal Bottles 36
Walking Aid 2
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