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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Section 28. PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, CARE AND
AFTER CARE
| New cases during year | Cases being treated at end of year | CIinic at tendances during year | Domici1iary treatments during year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre school children | 2 | – | ||
| School children | 507 | 388 | 2,567 | |
| Expectant Mothers | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| Physically handicapped | 1 | 6 | 8 | |
| Aged (over 65 years of age) | 232 | 1,316 | 4,413 | 218 |
| Others | 543 | 2,578 | 9,799 | |
| Total | 1,286 | 4,292 | 16,793 | 218 |
| Tuberculosis Visitors | Health Visitors | |
|---|---|---|
| Total of tuberculous households at end of year | 1,026 | _ |
| Visits to tuberculous households during the year (excluding non access visits) | 1,225 | 12 |
| Attendance at Chest Clinic sessions during the year | 693 | - |
Extra Nourishment
Number of new cases during year supplied with free milk 48
Total number being supplied free milk at end of year 112
Rehabilitation
Number of cases receiving rehabilitation treatment for
whom financial responsibility accepted 1