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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

Willesden 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: Table 89

Table 89

Main SymptomsCases
Behaviour problems (aggressiveness, etc.)20
Stealing20
Enuresis13
Psychomatic disorders7
Truancy6
Anxiety (including night terrors)5
Failure to progress at school3
Speech difficulties2
Habit Spasms1
Others3
Total number referred in 195880

Table: RHEUMATISMTable 90Clinic—Attendances

RHEUMATISM

Table 90

Clinic—Attendances

Total attendancesHistory of rheumatismDampness in homeSocial Groups IV and V
2311217

Table: Table 91Rheumatism Treatment

Table 91

Rheumatism Treatment

Referred to Minor Ailments1
Referred to Orthopædic Specialists1
Referred to General Practitioner2
Medicaments and Vitamins given2
Still attending for observation10
Discharged fit and symptom free8

Table: SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICETable 92Inspection and Treatment(a) Inspection

SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE

Table 92

Inspection and Treatment

(a) Inspection

Age GroupsInspectedRequired TreatmentReferred for Treatment
195819571958195719581957
Under 5817148493245
5—1616,95317,47911,50312,16610,20311,737
Specials1,4571,5941,3291,4211,2781,411
Totals18,49119,14412,88013,63611,61313,193