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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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The arrangements for ancillary services to the Clinics have
been the same as in previous years.
I would once more like to thank all those concerned with (he
running of these clinics for their unfailing help and devotion."
The following table summaries the attendances of school children:-
| Clinic | Sessions | New Cases | Old Cases | Attendances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Gardens | 42 | 84 | 181 | 339 |
| Mayesbrook | 21 | 36 | 45 | 103 |
| Manford Way | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| Totals | 71 | 126 | 230 | 460 |
SUMMARY OF CASES SEEN
| Diagnosis | New Cases | Old Cases | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | A | B | C | |
| Spastic Conditions | - | - | - | 2 | - | - |
| A.P.M | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - |
| Osgood—Schlatters Disease | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - |
| Scoliosis | - | — | - | 3 | 3 | - |
| Kyphosis | 1 | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
| Postural Defect | 1 | 2 | - | 13 | - | - |
| Deformity of Hips | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - |
| Genu Valgum | 11 | 12 | - | 70 | 13 | 1 |
| O.C.T | — | - | — | - | 1 | - |
| Genu Varum | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Pes valgus-planus | 7 | 1 | - | 6 | 1 | - |
| Valgus Ankles | 26 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 6 | - |
| Talipes | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - |
| Intoeing | 3 | - | - | 10 | 2 | - |
| Hallux valgus | 3 | 3 | - | 4 | - | - |
| Deformity of Foot | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Deformity of Fingers | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | — |
| Deformity of Chest | - | - | - | 1 | - | |
| Deformity of Hand | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Deformity of Toes | 8 | 1 | - | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| N.A.D | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | — |
| Foot Strain | 5 | — | - | 2 | - | — |
| Faulty Gait | — | 2 | - | 4 | 1 | |
| Metatarsal varus | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Osteomyelitis | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Exostosis | 2 | - | - | - | - | |
| Spina Bifida | — | - | - | 3 | 1 | — |
| Shortening Leg | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Hydrocephalus | - | - | - | 1 | — | |
| Other Conditions | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — |
| Totals | 84 | 36 | 6 | 181 | 45 | 4 |
A - Kenwood Gardens. B - Mayesbrook. C - Manford Way.