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 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| Tuberculosis—Glands | 2 | - | 2 |
| „ —Joints | - | - | - |
| Anaemia and Debility | 45 | 14 | 59 |
| After-effects of acute illnesses | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| Marasmus and Malnutrition | 13 | — | 13 |
| Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart | 26 | 3 | 29 |
| Heart (Congenital) | — | — | — |
| Diseases of Lungs (Non-T. B.)— | |||
| (a) Bronchitis, Pneumonia, etc. | 32 | 8 | 40 |
| (b) Asthma | 4 | - | 4 |
| Glands (Non-T. B.) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Diseases of Bones (Non-T. B.) | 67 | 63 | 130 |
| Diseases of Digestive Organs | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Paralysis | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Nervous Conditions | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| Congenital Deformities | 18 | 18 | 36 |
| Hernia | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Diseases of—Ears | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Eyes | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Nose and Throat | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Accidents | 2 | - | 2 |
| Various | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Totals | 297 | 134 | 431 |
"Help given to Old and New Cases (all ages):—
| Old. | New | |
|---|---|---|
| Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes | 41 | 205 |
| Extensions from previous years | 62 | — |
| Provided with Massage and Exercises | — | 8 |
| Referred for visiting and advice | 94 | 88 |
| Clothes | — | 32 |
| Totals | 197 | 333 |
"Number of visits paid, 1,226.
"Average length of stay in Convalescent Home, 11 weeks
6 da vs.
"37 children were sent away from the rheumatism clinic."
(b)
| Nature of Offence. | How Dealt with. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Neglect | 57 | Warned and advised | 70 |
| Assault and ill-treatment | 7 | Otherwise dealt with | 9 |
| Advice sought | 15 | Convicted | 1 |
| Various | 1 | ||
| Total | 80 | Total | 80 |