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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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Amputation—digit 5. Foot R. and L. 1
Arthrodesis—digit 2. Foot 1
Removal axostosis—digit 4. Foot 1
Sequestrectomy—digit 2. Foot 1
Manipulation of foot. R. and L.1
Plaster of Paris (foot) 3
Surgical Appliances.
| The following have been supplied:— | |
| Spinal brace | 1 |
| Caliper splint (leg) | 1 |
| Surgical boots | 1 pair & |
| 5 single | |
| Wedges, valgus pads, stiffening boots | 1 pair & |
| 3 single | |
| Minor alterations to ordinary boots Alterations and repairs to surgical boots, | 94 pairs |
| splints and appliances | 15 |
Artificial Sunlight Clinic.
The routine application of treatment by means of ultra-violet
rays is performed by the Authority's Masseuse (Miss A. E. Findlay)
under the supervision of Dr. Henderson (Deputy School Medical
Officer).
During recent years there has been a marked increase in the
work of this clinic, as is evident from the following figures showing.
The numbers treated annually during the last five years.
| No. of Cases. | No. of New Cases. | Attendances. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 70 | 29 | 2,174 |
| 1934 | 87 | 40 | 2,151 |
| 1935 | 110 | 74 | 3,310 |
| 1936 | 222 | 142 | 5,674 |
| 1937 | 263 | 177 | 5,519 |
The following interesting report by Dr. Henderson contains
the results of a valuable investigation undertaken by him regarding
the effect of artificial sunlight on the body weight and on the
hæ
moglobin content of the blood of children undergoing courses of
treatment.