Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 |