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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 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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(j) Tuberculosis.— Two cases of glandular tuberculosis were
found. As in former years all children suspected either of
pulmonary or glandular tuberculosis are referred to the Tuberculosis
Officer for final diagnosis and therefore are not included
in the findings of medical inspection.
(k)
| Defect or Disease. | Requiring treatment | Requiring observation |
|---|---|---|
| Enlarged Glands | 135 | 1 |
| Defective Speech | 7 | 6 |
| Bronchitis | 121 | 21 |
| Epilepsy | 5 | 4 |
| Chorea | 10 | 2 |
| Other defects (not classified) | 1,325 | 24 |
The School Nurses paid a total of 4,563 home visits during 1933. The visits are classified below:—
| Measles | 120 | Mumps | 573 |
| Whooping Cough | 263 | Rheumatism | 108 |
| Tonsils and Adenoids | 226 | Uncleanliness | 243 |
| Chicken Pox | 54 | Impetigo | 70 |
| Vision | 359 | Nursery School absentees | 164 |
| Dental Failures | 1,792 | ||
| Otorrhoea | 181 | Ringworm | 27 |
| Sore Throat | 251 | Scabies | 19 |
| Various | 101 | German Measles | 12 |
The number of visits paid in 1932 was 4,198 which included
1,380 visits to cases of Measles.
As in previous years, the School Nurses attend at all medical
inspections and staff the various clinics: e.g., Aural, Minor
Ailment, Ophthalmic, Rheumatism, Ringworm and Tonsillectomy
Clinics, and also carry out extensive cleanliness surveys as already
detailed. Close co-operation was maintained with the Almoners
of various Metropolitan General Hospitals and written reports
were given when necessary.
7. ARRANGEMENTS FOR TREATMENT.
(a) Malnutrition.— Treatment consists either by the grant of
milk meals at school as already referred to, and supervision by
routine weighings or by resorting to Convalescent Home Treatment
as detailed in a later section of the Report.
(b) Uncleanliness.— Treatment is given at the School Clinic
in cases of chronic uncleanliness. A school bath is provided at
the Low Hall Lane Clinic.