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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
Walthamstow 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Table of Cases, 1931.
| Referred by:— | |
| School Medical Department | 202 |
| Medical Men, Hospitals, Dispensaries | 99 |
| Tuberculosis Dispensaries | 32 |
| School Officials | 16 |
| I.C.A.A. | 3 |
| C.O.S. and other Voluntary Bodies | 3 |
| Naval and Military Agencies | 1 |
| Parents | 4 |
| Others | 44 |
| Total | 404 |
| Defects:— | |
| Tuberculosis—Glands 2, Joints 2 | 4 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 102 |
| After-effects of Illness | 13 |
| Marasmus and Malnutrition | 6 |
| Disease of Glands, non-tubercular | 5 |
| Pneumonia. Bronchitis and Asthma, etc. | 30 |
| Bones, non-tubercular | 92 |
| Congenital Deformities | 10 |
| Paralysis | 27 |
| Injuries | 5 |
| Rheumatism, Chorea, Heart | 80 |
| Diseases of Nervous System | 7 |
| Mentally Deficient | 2 |
| Hernia | 1 |
| Diseases of the Eyes | 3 |
| „ Nose and Throat | 3 |
| „ Ears | 3 |
| „ Digestive Organs | 6 |
| Various | 5 |
| Total | 404 |
Help Given to Old and New Cases.
| Old. | New. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes | 53 | 202 | 255 |
| Extensions from previous years | 57 | — | 57 |
| Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances | 86 | 35 | 121 |
| Provided with Massage and Exercises | — | 11 | 11 |
| Referred for Visiting and Advice | 7 | 123 | 130 |
| Referred by I.C.A.A. to other Agencies | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| Totals | 205 | 383 | 588 |