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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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"Various kindnesses have been received by the children during
the year. The Walthamstow Rotary Club gave them a delightful
summer outing in the members' private cars, and included them
in a large New Year's party last January. In addition, five money
prizes were given for the best essays on their summer outing.
"Miss Balls extended an invitation for the entertainment
given by her scholars at the Myope Centre, and during the Christmas
holidays, Mr. May gave them a cinema treat followed by a
tea party at Barnet.
"Nineteen children were transferred to the ordinary schools
during the year.
"Brookfield Orthopaedic Hospital—The Orthopaedic Scheme
continues to depend for a great deal of its success on Brookfield
Hospital, which is provided by voluntary effort. It is a Hospital
School recognised by the Board of Education and the Ministry
of Health. Thirty beds are provided."
Miss Garrett, C.S.M.M.G., has kindly summarised the admissions and the operations done during 1933, as follows:—
| Admissions (Walthamstow cases only):— | ||
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years of age | 10 | |
| 5 years and over | 16 | |
| Total | 26 | |
| Number of patients already in Hospital on January 1st, 1933 | 8 | |
| Classification of Defects | Under 5 years. | 5 years and over. |
| Scoliosis | - | 1 |
| Osteomyelitis | - | 1 |
| Paraplegia | - | 1 |
| Anterior Poliomyelitis | 2 | 2 |
| Hip | — | 1 |
| Rickets—General | 1 | — |
| Genu Varum | 5 | — |
| Genu Valgum | 4 | - |
| Anterior Poliomyelitis | 2 | 2 |
| Congenital abnormalities | — | 1 |
| Digitus Varus | — | 2 |
| Club Hand | - | 1 |
| Talipes Equino Cavus | — | 1 |
| Slipped Epiphysis Hip | — | 1 |
| Fibroma | — | 1 |