London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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New cases (in addition to many re-applications) were referred by:-
| Under 5 years. | Over 5 years. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Men, Hospitals and Dispensaries | 18 | 118 | 136 |
| Tuberculosis Dispensaries and Tuberculosis Care Committees | 1 | 18 | 19 |
| Medical Officers of Health | 1 | — | 1 |
| Education Committees and School Medical Officers | 12 | 80 | 92 |
| Public Assistance Committees | 7 | 29 | 36 |
| Local Authorities under Scheme for (1) Rheumatism | – | 51 | 51 |
| (2) Orthopaedic Care | 98 | 72 | 170 |
| Infant Welfare Centres | 1 | — | 1 |
| Invalid Children's Aid Association | 4 | — | 4 |
| C.O.S. and other Voluntary Agencies | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Parents | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Others | 1 | — | 1 |
| Total | 147 | 373 | 520 |
Classification of New Cases.
| Tuberculosis—Lungs | — | 1 | 1 |
| Glands | — | 1 | 1 |
| Joints | — | 1 | 1 |
| Various | — | 1 | 1 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 4 | 64 | 68 |
| After-effects of acute illnesses | 1 | 19 | 20 |
| Marasmus and Malnutrition | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart | 2 | 57 | 59 |
| Heart (Congenital) | — | 5 | 5 |
| Diseases of Lungs (Non-tubercular)— | |||
| Bronchitis, Pneumonia, etc. | 9 | 53 | 62 |
| Asthma | — | 2 | 2 |
| Glands (Non-tubercular) | — | 8 | 8 |
| Diseases of Bone (Non-tubercular) | 94 | 63 | 157 |
| Diseases of Digestive Organs | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Paralysis | 5 | 17 | 22 |
| Nervous conditions | — | 15 | 15 |
| Congenital Deformities | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| Hernia | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Diseases of the Ears | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| ,, Eyes | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| ,, Nose and Throat | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Accidents | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| Various | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Total | 147 | 373 | 520 |
Help given to Old and New Cases (All Ages).
| Old. | New. | |
|---|---|---|
| Sent to Special Hospital and Convalescent Homes | 56 | 265 |
| Extensions from previous years | 77 | — |
| Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances | 92 | 56 |
| Provided with Massage and Exercises | 1 | 15 |
| Referred for visiting and advice | 78 | 89 |
| Referred by I.C.A.A. to other Agencies | 5 | — |
| Clothes | 8 | 12 |
| 317 | 437 |