Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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East Ham North. East Ham South.
Little Ilford 29 Central 29
Manor Park 19 Wall End 27
Woodgrange 14 Castle 29
Plashet 25 Greatfield 21
Kensington 15 South 18
In addition to the local cases recommended by the Medical
Officer of Health, School Medical Officer and Local Practitioners,
a large number of cases have been received from the large General
Hospitals, the Association having acted as Convalescing and
Visiting Agent on behalf of the following :—
Great Ormond Street Hos- Queen Mary's Hospital.
pital.
St. Barts. Hospital.
London Hospital.
Guy's Hospital.
East London Hospital.
Royal National Orthopaedic
Hospital.
Infants' Hospital, Westminster.
Queen's Hospital.
Westminster Ophthalmic
Hospital.
Balaam Street Hospital.
Belgrave Hospital.
All types of cases have been dealt with, and a large proportion
have received great benefit from the treatment afforded.
Types of Cases Dealt with :—
T.B.—Lungs 8 Bronchitis and Asthma 25
Spine 5 After acute illness 2
Hips 14 Paralysis 16
Bones 9 Chorea 9
Peritonitis 2 Heart 5
Glands28 Nervous System 2
Anasmia and Debility 57 Skin Diseases 3
Rickets 3 Eye Diseases 6
Malnutrition 7 Various 25
Cases Referred by:—
Medical Men, Hospitals and Dispensaries 105
T.B. Dispensary 39
School Medical Officer and Care Committee 56
Invalid Children's Aid Association 3
Guardians 1
Parents 5
Other Agencies 17