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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
Ilford 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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O phthalmic C linics .—Attendances of children under school age for treatment by the Oculist during 1952 were as follows:—
| Valentines Mansion | Mayesbrook Clinic | Manford Way Clinic | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of children who attended | 93 | 48 | 7 | 148 |
| Number of pairs of spectacles prescribed | 45 | 27 | 5 | 77 |
| Total number of attendances made | 204 | 109 | 10 | 323 |
(* First session held 17th March, 1952)
Aural Clinic.—The Aural Surgeon attended at 92 sessions during
1952 and 90 attendances were made by 65 children of pre-school age.
9 children were operated upon for removal of tonsils and adenoids, 2 at
Ilford Isolation Hospital, 4 at King George Hospital, Ilford and 3 at East
Ham Memorial Hospital.
R heumatism C linic .—31 sessions were held during the year at Newbury Hall, at which 33 children under 5 years of age, 14 being new cases, made 49 attendances. The following is a summary of the cases treated:—
| Condition | New | Old | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatism | — | 1 | 1 |
| Congenital heart disease | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| No active rheumatic disease | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Functional heart murmur | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Pains—other than rheumatic | 2 | — | 2 |
| Other forms | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| N.A.D. | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Totals | 14 | 19 | 33 |
Number of cases referred to Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon 1
„ „ „ „ „ Paediatrician 1
„ „ „ „ for Blood Sedimentation Rate 2
„ „ „ „ „ X-ray and Electrocardiograph 24