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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| Tuberculosis—Glands | 1 | - | 1 |
| ,, —Joints | 3 | - | 3 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 27 | 7 | 34 |
| After effects of acute illnesses | 19 | 4 | 23 |
| Marasmus and Malnutrition | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart | 30 | 1 | 31 |
| Heart (Congenital) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Diseases of Lungs (Non-T. B.)— | |||
| (a) Bronchitis, Pneumonia, etc. | 33 | 5 | 38 |
| (b) Asthma | 6 | — | 6 |
| Glands (Non-T. B.) | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Diseases of Bones (Non-T. B.) | 30 | 76 | 106 |
| Diseases of Digestive Organs | 2 | — | 2 |
| Paralysis | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Nervous Conditions | 18 | — | 18 |
| Congenital Deformities | 11 | 34 | 45 |
| Hernia | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Diseases of—Ears | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Eyes | 4 | — | 4 |
| Nose and Throat | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Accidents | 2 | - | 2 |
| Various | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| Totals | 249 | 157 | 406 |
"Help given to Old and New Cases (all ages):—
| Old. | New | |
|---|---|---|
| Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes | 45 | 177 |
| Extensions from previous years | 63 | — |
| Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances | 111 | 30 |
| Provided with Massage and Exercises | — | 5 |
| Referred for visiting and advice | 166 | 43 |
| Referred by I. C. A. A. to other Agencies | — | 5 |
| Clothes | 2 | 6 |
| Hospital Letters | — | 2 |
| Totals | 387 | 268 |
''Number of visits paid, 1,199.
"Average length of stay in Convalescent Home, 12 weeks
5 days.
"36 children were sent away from the Rheumatism Clinic."
(b) National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children.— The following summary of the work done in Walthamstow
during 1937 is reported by Inspector Luff:—
Nature of Offence. How dealt with.
Neglect 60 Warned and advised 89
Assault and ill-treat- Otherwise dealt with 1
ment 13 Convicted 1
Advice sought 17
Various 1
Total 91 Total 91