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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
Wembley 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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| Subject | No. of Lectures | Lecturer | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ailments & Diseases | 2 | Mrs. Griffith (Sister-in- Charge) | Colds -Bronchitis -Adenoids -Discharging eyes and ears -Sore buttocks. |
| „ | 3 | Mrs. Scarsbrook (Sister-in- Charge) | Constipation -Diarrhoea -Colic -Vomiting -Faulty posture or gait -Thrush - Skin rashes - Bed wetting -Intestinal worms -Ringworm. |
| Deficiency Diseases | 3 | Mrs. Wilson (Sister-in-Charge) | Rickets -Scurvy -Anaemia. |
| Physical Development | 5 | Assistant M.O.H. | The Normal infant - General care and appearance, and activity -Helplessness and dependence -Rapid development - Importance of first month - Weight and height charts - Walking and talking -Measures for ensuring good bones and teeth. The premature baby. Twins. |
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