London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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| Other Non-Tubercular Diseases | |
| Psychological:— | |
| Development | — |
| Stability | 14 |
| Nervous System:— | |
| Nervous Debility | — |
| Habit Spasm | 5 |
| Chorea | — |
| Petit Mal | — |
| Enuresis | 7 |
| Other Conditions | 23 |
| Deformities:— | |
| Genu Valgum | 4 |
| Posture | 7 |
| Pigeon Chest | 1 |
| Flat Feet | 18 |
| Valgus Ankles | 11 |
| Other Forms | 38 |
| Minor Injuries | 19 |
| Rheumatism | 5 |
| Other Defects and Diseases | 67 |
| Total number of ailments | 1,501 |
SPECIAL CLINICS.
Ophthalmic Clinic.
The following table summarises the attendances of school children:—
| Clinic | Sessions | New Cases | Old Cases | Attendances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines Mansion | 97 | 309 | 740 | 1,482 |
| Mayesbrook | 90 | 175 | 564 | 1,500 |
| Manford Way | 11 | 46 | 72 | 204 |
| Totals | 198 | 530 | 1,376 | 3,186 |