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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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The incidence and severity of diphtheria are liable to marked
fluctuation from year to year. As regards incidence, the low
water mark was reached in 1933, when only 94 cases were notified;
but the tide of diphtheria incidence has been on the "flow" since
that time. During the year some 161 cases were notified.
Deaths .— Four deaths due to diphtheria occurred in Leyton Isolation Hospital during the year, the following being the relevant particulars:—
| No. | Sex. | Age. | Cause of Death. | In Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||
| 2 | 5 | „ „ | 15 „ | |
| 7 ,, | ||||
| 1½ „ |
Massage and Special Treatment.
Miss Findlay's services at the Isolation Hospital have been
greatly appreciated; and as a result of the treatment given it has
been possible to ensure that patients suffering from orthopaedic
defects leave the hospital in a more fit condition. In addition,
Miss Findlay has been able to follow up these cases by arranging
for their attendance at the special orthopaedic clinic.
The Council's Masseuse, Miss Findlay, attends at the Isolation Hospital during one morning per week, and the following list shows the numbers of the different types of patients dealt with.
| Number of patients treated. | Number of treatments. | |
|---|---|---|
| Under School Age | 21 | 42 |
| School Children | 87 | 180 |
| Adults | 17 | 90 |
| 125 | 312 |