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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 1938

[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:—

Tuberculosis12
Rheumatism, heart and chorea1
Anæmia and debility35
Lung Conditions (non-tuberculous)37
Marasmus and Malnutrition15
Various106
206

Table: The 310 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows:—

The 310 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows:—

Sent to Sanatoria, Nursing and Convalescent Homes198
Extensions from previous years43
Surgical instruments provided34
Clothing20
Referred to other Agencies2
Referred for Visiting and Advice10
Parents refused treatment offered3
310