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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
Shoreditch 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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The conditions for which treatment was given during the year is shown in following table:—
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| Muscular weakness | 21 | Pneumonia | 16 |
| Debility | 45 | Malnutrition | 21 |
| Rickets | 58 | For prophylactic purposes | 48 |
| Late results of rickets | 7 | Other minor conditions | 42 |
| Enlarged glands | 4 |
The diagnosis and progress of all cases referred to this clinic for rickets is
confirmed by radiological examination. This work is carried out at St. Leonard's
Hospital. The number of X-ray examinations made during the year was 42.
The members of the Sutton Branch of the Voluntary Aid Detachment continued,
as they have done for so many years, to render invaluable assistance at this clinic.
Dental Clinic.
The following table summarises the work done in connection with this branch of the Maternity and Child Welfare work since the hospital was opened on a full-time basis.
| Year. | First attendances. | Total attendances. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers. | Children. | Mothers. | Children. | |
| 1931 | 309 | 217 | 1,410 | 401 |
| 1932 | 306 | 223 | 1,421 | 426 |
| 1933 | 272 | 217 | 1,263 | 464 |
| 1934 | 266 | 263 | 1,541 | 680 |
Note.—The dental hospital was opened in March, 1927. Prior to that date
cases refer to individuals treated by a part-time dentist.
During the year 256 women were referred from the maternity centres for dental
examination; 205 of these attended for a course of treatment. 1,545 visits were
paid in all. 263 children were referred from the maternity centres, and of these
258 attended for a course of treatment. The total number of visits paid was 680.
Further particulars regarding this work is given in the section on the dental hospital.
Otorrhœa Clinic.
The Otorrhcea clinic is held at the Model Welfare Centre every morning,
Saturday included. The actual treatment is carried out by a nurse attached to the
Shoreditch and Bethnal Green District Nursing Association and the work is under
the supervision of the Assistant Medical Officer of Health. Children attending the
welfare centres who are found to be suffering from Otorrhoea are referred to the