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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
Woolwich 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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cost of these services for the year was £151. Only cases
recommended by the Medical Officer of Health are included
in this scheme, and payment is only made for the number of
attendances approved by him. In detail, the children referred
to the clinic required treatment for the following conditions:—
TABLE No. 73.
| Type of Case. | Number remaining over from 1926. | New Cases. | Total Cases | Number who completed treatment by end ef year. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talipes (Club foot) | 8 | 8 | 16 | 14 |
| „ (Flat foot) | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Rickets— | ||||
| General | 5 | 14 | 19 | 16 |
| Genu Valgum (Knock | ||||
| knee) | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Genu Varus (Bow leg) | 1 | 23 | 24 | 9 |
| Paralysis, etc.— | ||||
| Infant | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Erbs | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Muscular weakness | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Miscellaneous— | ||||
| Injuries | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Hernia | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Constipation | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Flat Chest | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rheumatism | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| 26 | 63 | 89 | 61 |