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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The types of new cases were as follows:—
Tuberculosis | 12 |
Rheumatism, heart and chorea | 1 |
Anæmia and debility | 35 |
Lung Conditions (non-tuberculous) | 37 |
Marasmus and Malnutrition | 15 |
Various | 106 |
206 |
The 310 cases dealt with during the year have been assisted as follows:—
Sent to Sanatoria, Nursing and Convalescent Homes | 198 |
Extensions from previous years | 43 |
Surgical instruments provided | 34 |
Clothing | 20 |
Referred to other Agencies | 2 |
Referred for Visiting and Advice | 10 |
Parents refused treatment offered | 3 |
310 |