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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
Kingston upon Thames 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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(c) Artificial Sunlight.
Children under 5 years of age requiring artificial sunlight' treatment are referred from the Infant Welfare Clinic, and the following are the total number of children attending and the total number of attendances during 1944 and preceding years:-
| 1940 | 192a | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of children under five years attending. | 45 | 126 | 101 | 120 | 151 |
| Total number of attendances. | 960 | 2302 | 1547 | 1522 | 1938 |
The following are examples of the type of defects for
which children are referred:-
Marasmus; rickets; Pink disease; Bronchitis; frequent colds;
cervical glands.
(d) Tonsils and Adenoids.
Arrangements have been made with the Kingston Victoria Hospital for operative treatment for tonsils and adenoids. The following are the number of children under five, who had operative treatment during 1944 and preceding years.
| 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 2244 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of cases | 8 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| Total cost | £11.8.0. | £17. 2.0. | £11. 8.0. | £17.2.0 | £1.8.6. |
| Contributions made by parents | £2.5.0. | £ 3.15.0. | £ 1.15.0 | £2.9.6 | 4.0 |
(e) Orthopaedic Treatment.
Children under five years of age requiring orthopaedic
treatment are referred to the Consultant at the Red Cross
Curative Post, and arrangements are made for attendance at
this Post for exercises, massage, etc When necessary,
in-patient treatment is arranged at St. Vincent's Orthopaedic
Hospital.
The following are the numbers who attended the Post during 1944 and preceding years:-
| 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. seen by Surgeon | 16 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 27 |
| No. treatment given by staff | 351 | 194 | 169 | 182 | 263 |
| No. of cases discharged | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | - |
| No. admitted to Hospital | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |