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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| New cases during year | Cases being treated at end of year | Clinic attendances during year | Domiciliary treatments during year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre — school children | 3 | 2 | 5 | - |
| School children | 482 | 523 | 2,346 | - |
| Expectant Mothers | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Physically handicapped | 2 | 3 | 7 | - |
| Aged (over 65 years of age) | 292 | 1,885 | 6,883 | 765 |
| Others | 694 | 3,551 | 11,629 | - |
| Total | 1,474 | 5,964 | 20,871 | 765 |
Tuberculosis
Home Visits and Clinics attended
| Tuberculosis Visitors | Heal th Vi si tors | |
|---|---|---|
| Total of tuberculous households at end of year | 1,026 | - |
| Visits to tuberculous households during the year (excluding non-access visits) | 1,010 | 19 |
| Attendance at Chest Clinic sessions during the year | 767 | - |
Extra Nourishment
Number of new cases during year supplied with free milk 33
Total number being supplied free milk at end of year 76
Rehabi1 it at ion
Number of cases receiving rehabilitation treatment for
whom financial responsibility accepted Nil