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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| Tuberculosis—Joints | 4 | _ | 4 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 74 | 8 | 82 |
| After effects of acute illnesses | 11 | — | 11 |
| Marasmus and Malnutrition | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart | 38 | 3 | 41 |
| Heart (Congenital) | 4 | — | 4 |
| Diseases of Lungs (Non-T.B.) | |||
| 34 | 14 | 48 | |
| (b) Asthma | 4 | — | 4 |
| Glands (Non-T.B.) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Diseases of Bones (Non-T. B.) | 56 | 69 | 125 |
| Paralysis | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Nervous Conditions | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| Congenital Deformities | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| Hernia | — | 2 | 2 |
| Diseases of—Ears | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Eyes | 4 | — | 4 |
| Nose and Throat | 3 | — | 3 |
| Accidents | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Various | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Totals | 309 | 145 | 454 |
Help given to Old and New Cases (all ages):—
| Old. | New. | |
|---|---|---|
| Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes | 63 | 248 |
| Extensions from previous years | 63 | — |
| Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances | 104 | 44 |
| Provided with Massage and Exercises | — | 16 |
| Referred for visiting and advice | 203 | 76 |
| Referred by I.C.A.A. to other Agencies | 4 | 3 |
| Clothes | 2 | 16 |
| Totals | 439 | 403 |
"Number of visits paid, 1,216.
"Average length of stay in Convalescent Home, 12 weeks
4 days.
"Sixty children were sent away from the Rheumatism Clinic."
| Nature of Offence. | How dealt with. | ||
| Neglect | 76 | Warned and advised | 96 |
| Assault and ill-treatment | 10 | Otherwise dealt with | 1 |
| Advice sought | 10 | ||
| Various | 1 | ||
| Total | 97 | Total | . 97 |