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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Assistant School Medical Officers taking more of the
load on to their own shoulders. It is certainly noteworthy
that operations for knock-knees have not been
necessary for several years.
I wish to thank all those taking part in these
clinics for their most valuable help. "
The following table summarises the attendances of school children:-
| Clinic | Sessions | New Cases | Old Cases | Attendances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Gardens | 42 | 77 | 227 | 431 |
| Mayesbrook | 24 | 41 | 128 | 184 |
| Manford Way | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 |
| Totals | 74 | 120 | 369 | 631 |
SUMMARY OF CASES SEEN
| Diagnosis | New Cases | Old Cases | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | A | B | C | |
| Cerebral Palsy | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| A. P, M. | - | - | - | 4 | 9 | - |
| Hemiplegia | - | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| Scoliosis | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
| Kyphosis | 3 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| Slack posture | 12 | 5 | - | 17 | 14 | 4 |
| Deformity of Hips | 2 | 1 | - | 6 | 1 | - |
| Genu valgum | 18 | 9 | 2 | 91 | 37 | 2 |
| O. C. T. | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Genu varum | 2 | 1 | - | 5 | - | - |
| Pes valgus-planus | 2 | 4 | - | 16 | 6 | - |
| Valgus ankles | 9 | 6 | - | 35 | 18 | - |
| Talipes calcaneo-valgus | - | 2 | - | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Intoeing | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | - |
| Hallux valgus | 6 | 1 | - | 6 | 5 | - |
| Deformity of Foot | 3 | - | - | 2 | - | - |