London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Walthamstow 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Tuberculosis—Joints4_4
Anaemia and Debility74882
After effects of acute illnesses1111
Marasmus and Malnutrition5611
Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart38341
Heart (Congenital)44
Diseases of Lungs (Non-T.B.)
la) Bronchitis, Pneumonia, etc.341448
(b) Asthma44
Glands (Non-T.B.)628
Diseases of Bones (Non-T. B.)5669125
Paralysis8513
Nervous Conditions12315
Congenital Deformities212344
Hernia22
Diseases of—Ears628
Eyes44
Nose and Throat33
Accidents516
Various14721
Totals309145454

Help given to Old and New Cases (all ages):—

Old.New.
Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes63248
Extensions from previous years63
Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances10444
Provided with Massage and Exercises16
Referred for visiting and advice20376
Referred by I.C.A.A. to other Agencies43
Clothes216
Totals439403

"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."

(b) National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toChildren.—The following summary of the work done in Waltham-stow during 1936 is reported by Inspector Luff:—

Nature of Offence.How dealt with.
Neglect76Warned and advised96
Assault and ill-treatment10Otherwise dealt with1
Advice sought10
Various1
Total97Total. 97