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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 1937

[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 :—

Tuberculosis28
Rheumatism, heart and chorea15
Anaemia and debility33
Lung Conditions (non-tuberculous)45
Marasmus and Malnutrition9
Various80
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Table: The 305 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows:—

The 305 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows:—

Sent to Sanatoria, Nursing and Convalescent Homes179
Extensions from previous years37
Surgical instruments provided31
Clothing30
Referred to other Agencies3
Referred for Visiting and Advice25
305