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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 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Classification of New Cases:—
| Under 5 years. | Over 5 years | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis—Joints | — | 1 | 1 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 9 | 85 | 94 |
| After-effects of Acute Illnesses | 1 | 23 | 24 |
| Marasmus and Malnutrition | 4 | — | 4 |
| Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart | — | 47 | 47 |
| Heart (Congenital) | — | 2 | 2 |
| Diseases of Lungs (Non-tubercular)— | |||
| Bronchitis, Pneumonia, etc. | 6 | 31 | 37 |
| Asthma | — | 3 | 3 |
| Glands (Non-tubercular) | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| Diseases of Bone (Non-tubercular) | 75 | 25 | 100 |
| Diseases of Digestive Organs | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Paralysis | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Nervous Conditions | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| Congenital Deformities | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Hernia | 2 | — | 2 |
| Diseases of the Ears | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Eyes | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Nose and Throat | — | 4 | 4 |
| Accidents | — | 6 | 6 |
| Various | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Totals | 133 | 295 | 428 |
| Help given to Old and New cases (all ages):— | |||
| Old. | New. | ||
| Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes | 25 | 293 | |
| Extensions from previous years | 71 | — | |
| Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances | 108 | 47 | |
| Provided with Massage and Exercises | — | 17 | |
| Referred for visiting and advice | 101 | 73 | |
| Referred by I.C.A.A. to other Agencies | 5 | 4 | |
| Clothes | 2 | 9 | |
| Totals | 312 | 443 | |
Nineteen of the cases sent to Special Hospitals, etc., were
under S years of age (including 11 admissions to Brookfield).
Sixty-nine instruments were provided for children under
5 years of age, and of these 40 were renewals or replacements.
Fifty-four children under 5 years of age were referred for
visiting (16 new cases and 38 old cases).
Total of home visits, 1,166.
Average length of stay in Convalescent Homes, 12 weeks
5 days.