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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

East Ham 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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Table: The types of new cases were as follows:—

The types of new cases were as follows:—

Tuberculosis25
Rheumatism, heart and chorea36
Anaemia and debility29
Bronchitis and asthma27
Malnutrition28
Various73
218

Table: The 339 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows :—

The 339 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows :—

Sent to Sanatoria, Convalescent Homes, etc.184
Extensions at Homes from previous year54
Surgical instruments provided38
Clothing27
Convalescent Home " Letters"2
Extra nourishment1
Referred to other Agencies6
Referred to for Visiting and Advice27
339

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Infectious Diseases.
An increased number of notifications in respect of persons
suffering from Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria was received during
the year. Many cases of the latter illness were late in coming
under treatment, and in some infection appeared extremely virulent
and less responsive to curative measures, thus approximating the
"Gravis" type.
The following article furnished by me appeared in editions of
the local press and I am indebted to the Editors of the "Stratford
Express," "East Ham Echo "and the "Citizen" for the
beneficial results of this publication.
Diphtheria.
The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Treatment.
Diphtheria is a dangerous infectious disease that gives rise
to few outward signs at the commencement of the illness, yet it