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Walthamstow 1939

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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31.12.39, and there were 37 children away on the latter date.
Work during the autumn has largely consisted in rounding up the
children for the Specialist clinics, and one hopes that when the
system of medical inspection is in full swing the children who must
surely be needing our care will be referred to us.
"In common with other social services, we have seen the
shattering of 20 years' constructive work, but we must do what we
can for the children remaining here and endeavour to hold on,
knowing that there will be vital work to do when the present dislocation
is over.

"New cases (in addition to many re-applications) were referred by:—

Over 5 years.Under 5 years.Total.
Medical men, Hospitals and Dispensaries682492
Medical Officer of Health and Infant Welfare Centres-55
Education Committees and School Medical Officers31132
Local Authorities under schemes for—
(1) Rheumatism20121
(2) Orthopaedic Care6870138
Invalid Children's Aid Association11
Voluntary Agencies1-1
"Classification of Cases:—
Anaemia and Debility33134
After-effects of acute illnesses5611
Marasmus and Malnutrition415
Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart19120
Heart (Congenital)112
Diseases of Lungs (Non-T.B.)—
(a) Bronchitis, Pneumonia, etc.20626
(6) Asthma123
Glands (Non-T.B.)516
Diseases of Bones (Non-T.B.)4857105
Diseases of Digestive Organs11
Paralysis314
Nervous Conditions12214
Congenital Deformities161632
Diseases of—Ears448
Eyes22
Nose and Throat415
Accidents44
Various88
Totals189101290