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Walthamstow 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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92
Referred by:—
Medical Men, Hospitals and Dispensaries 18
Medical Officer of Health 1
School Medical Officers 12
Infant Welfare Centres 1
Orthopaedic Clinics 98
Public Assistance M.O. 7
Tuberculosis Officer 1
I.C. A. A
Other Voluntary Agencies 3
Parents 1
Others 1
147
Suffering from:—
Anaemia and Debility 4
After effects of illness 1
Marasmus and Malnutrition 5
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma, etc. 9
Bones, non-T.B. 4
Congenital Deformities 12
Paralysis 5
Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart 2
Hernia 3
Various 12
147
Help Given to Old and New Cases, 1934.
Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes *21
Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances 85
Referred for Visiting and Advice 84
190
* Includes 6 admissions to Brookfield Hospital.
B. WALTHAMSTOW CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY.
The organisation, staffing and accommodation of the Society
was fully detailed in the 1930 Report.
Clinics are held as follows:—
Tuesday and Friday, 2—4.30 p.m. Massage and Sunlight
Treatment.
Wednesday, 1.30—4.30 p.m. Weighing Clinic and
pensary Treatment.
Thursday, 1—6 p.m. Infant Consultations.