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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| 5. | Closed for miscellaneous causes (removal from area, placement at E.S.N, school, etc.) | 19 |
| 6. | Not seen by Psychiatrist at this Clinic | 15 |
(f) Paediatric Clinic -
| New Cases | Over | 5 yrs. | Under | 5 yrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| Heart and circulation | 11 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Genito-urinary | 25 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Nervous system | 1 | - | - | 2 |
| Developmental | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Skin | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Psychological | 1 | - | - | - |
| Chest conditions | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Glandular defects | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Speech | - | - | - | 1 |
| Gastro-intestinal | - | - | 2 | - |
| Totals | 46 | 16 | 18 | 13 |
Total attendances 183
No. of sessions 22
Referred to Hospital 12
| High StClinic | Wingfield House Clinic | |
|---|---|---|
| Number in attendance at beginning of year | 56 | 58 |
| Number under observation at beginning of year | 41 | 23 |
| New cases | 58 | 57 |
| Re-admitted | 2 | 1 |
| Transfers from other clinics - Within County | 3 | 4 |