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 Ilford]
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Nose and Throat:—
Chronic Tonsilitis only | 3 |
Adenoids only | 2 |
Chronic Tonsilitis and Adenoids | 4 |
Nasal Catarrh | 11 |
Nasal Obstruction | 4 |
Other conditions | 23 |
Enlarged Cervical Glands (Non-Tuberculous) | 9 |
Defective Speech | 20 |
Teeth— Dental Diseases | 47 |
Heart and Circulation:— | |
Functional | 2 |
Organic | — |
Anaemia | 3 |
Infectious Diseases:— | |
German Measles | — |
Whooping Cough | — |
Colds and Coughs | 50 |
Influenza | — |
Lungs:— | |
Asthma | 12 |
Bronchitis | I |
Pulmonary Catarrh | 9 |
Other Non-Tubercular Diseases | 3 |
Psychological:— | |
Development | 1 |
Stability | 7 |
Nervous System:— | |
Nervous Debility | 1 |
Habit Spasm | — |
Chorea | — |
Petit Mal | 1 |
Enuresis | 8 |
Other Conditions | 7 |
Deformities:— | |
Genu Valgum | 7 |
Posture | 5 |
Pigeon Chest | — |
Flat Feet | 15 |
Valgus Ankles | 9 |
Other Forms | 27 |
Minor Injuries | 23 |
Rheumatism | 4 |
Other Defects and Diseases | 53 |
Total number of ailments | 1,078 |
Recuperative Holidays.
During 1958, 32 children were recommended for recuperative holidays
and were placed by the Borough Education Officer.