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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Education Authority. In addition, the very courteous co-operation
of the Association, with the Authority's Medical Officers, has
secured open-air and convalescent treatment for 36 children of
school age and for whom the Association has undertaken full
financial responsibility.
The facility and expedition with which the cases were dealt
with reflects great credit upon the administration of the Local
Branch of this Association.
SYNOPSIS OF CASES REFERRED TO EAST HAM I.C.A.A.
BY SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE DURING 1933.
Illness and Disability.
Anæmia and Debility 19
Bronchial Catarrh 4
Sub-normal Nutrition 4
Cervical Adenitis 3
Post-Pneumonic Debility 1
Post Diphtheritic Debility 1
Post-Tonsillectomy Debility 1
Accident 1
Bronchitis 1
Rheumatism 1
Mitral Valvular Disease 1
Total 37
Action taken.
Convalescence 36
Surgical Instrument 1
Total 37