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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Children referred for convalescence by:—
Under five years
Hospitals 2
Local Health Authority 2
General Practitioners 2
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Classification of Above Cases:—
Under five years
Anaemia, Debility 3
After effects of acute or infectious illness
or operation 1
Diseases of:
Ear, Nose and Throat 1
Abscess of neck 1
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Children referred for visiting, advice, help or follow up :
Under five years
Hospitals 3
Voluntary Bodies 5
General Practitioners 1
Parents 4
I.C.AA. Branches 2
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(i) Convalescence.— During 1954, two children were sent
away on medical recommendation to convalescent homes. As in
previous years the arrangements were normally made through the
local branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association. In addition,
a nursing mother and her baby were sent away for a period of
convalescence.