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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 1958
[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.