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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Classification of cases:—
Anaemia, debility, malnutrition 5
After-effects of illness 12
Bronchitis and pneumonia 9
Heart 1
Diseases of the ear, nose and throat 5
Various 7
Visits, advice, follow-up after illness 9
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Help given to old and new cases:—
Sent to convalescent homes and nurseries 20
Transferred to other agencies 6
Visits, advice, follow-up after illness 41
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During 1949 a total of 13 children were sent away on medical
recommendation to convalescent homes. The arrangements were,
as in previous years, made through the local branch of the Invalid
Children's Aid Association.
The quantity and value of nutrients and medicaments sold and issued free during 1949 was as follows:—
| Sales | Free Issue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lbs. | ozs. | lbs. | ozs. | |
| Cow and Gate | 4,310 | — | 50 | — |
| Ostermilk | 1,570 | — | 136 | — |
| Ambrosia | 724 | — | — | — |
| Trufood | 640 | — | — | — |
| Lactogen | 2,459 | — | 10 | — |
| Prune and Banana Syrup | — | — | 162 | 6 |
| Parrish's Food | — | — | 280 | 8 |
| Cod Liver Oil and Malt | 527 | — | — | — |
| Cod Liver Oil Emulsion | 168 | — | — | — |
| Magnesia | — | — | 536 | 8 |
| Virol | 1,350 | — | — | — |
| H.O.E. Drops | 2 | 4½ | — | ½ |
| Virolax | — | - | 100 | 12 |
| Roboleine | 489 | - | 1 | — |
| Farex | 1,016 | 14 | — | — |
| Ovaltine | 991 | 8 | — | — |
| Marmite | 1,370 | 8 | 2 | — |
| Glucose | 91 | 8 | — | — |
| Maltoline | 455 | 4 | — | 8 |
| Adexoline | 19 | 6¼ | — | — |
| Midlothian Oat Food | 601 | - | — | — |
| Bemax | 133 | 2 | — | — |
| Robinson's Groats | 684 | — | — | — |
| Calfos Tablets | — | — | 167 pkts. | |
| Cod Liver Oil | 1 | 8 | — | — |
| Value of Cash Sales | £2,283 14s. Od. | |||