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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 1947
[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 1947 and preceding years:-
| 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of children under five years attending | 120 | 131 | 72 | 49 | 49 |
| Total number of attendances | 1,522 | 1,938 | 740 | 481 | 411 |
(d) Tonsils and adenoids.
During 1947 no children were sent for operative treatment.
| 1943 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of cases | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Total cost | £17 2s. | £1 8s. 6d. | £2 17s. | £1 8s.6d. | - |
| Contributions made by parents | £2 9s.6d. | 4s. | — | — | — |
(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 1947 and preceding years
| 1343 | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. seen by Surgeon | 24 | 27 | 17 | 8 | 12 |
| No. of treatments given by staff | 182 | 263 | 128 | 28 | 47 |
| No. of cases discharged | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| No. admitted to Hospital | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |