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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
Waltham Forest 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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| (a) Cases visited for the first time in the year: | CASES | TOTAL VISITS |
|---|---|---|
| (i) aged under 5 | 114 | 648 |
| (ii) aged 5 and under 65 | 1,136 | 28,745 |
| (iii) aged 65 or over | 1,754 | 90,574 |
| Total cases | 3,004 | 119,967 |
| (b) Cases on the books at the end of the year | 1,208 |
| EQUIPMENT | HEALTH & WELFARE DEPT. | CHINGFORD RED CROSS | EQUIPMENT | HEALTH & WELFARE DEPT. | CHINGFORD RED CROSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commodes | 149 | 46 | Sputum Mugs | - | - |
| Wheelchairs | 88 | 47 | Steam Kettles | - | - |
| Bed Cradles | 57 | 21 | Bed Boards (Sets) | 8 | - |
| Air Rings | 168 | 38 | Feeding Cups | 5 | 12 |
| Bed Pans | 129 | 51 | Crutches (pairs) | 6 | 14 |
| Back Rests | 67 | 42 | Air Beds | 2 | - |
| Rubber Sheets | 3 | 43 | Bed Tables | - | 20 |
| Plastic Sheets | 178 | - | Walking Sticks | - | - |
| Urine Bottles | 61 | 36 |
| NEW CASES | CLINIC ATTENDANCES | DOMICILIARY TREATMENTS | TREATMENTS AT OLD PEOPLES-RESIDENTIAL HOMES | CASES BEING TREATED AT END OF YEAR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 1,021 | 5,900 | - | - | 746 |
| Expectant mothers | 15 | 90 | - | - | 3 |
| Physically Handicapped | 12 | 195 | - | - | 59 |
| Aged (over 65 years of age) | 894 | 26,308 | 4,031 | 1,690 | 6,189 |
| Others | 1,013 | 17,004 | - | - | 5,009 |
| Total | 2,955 | 49,497 | 4,031 | 1,690 | 12,006 |
CONVALESCENCE
The number of recuperative holidays provided for adult persons in accordance with
Section 28 of the National Health Service Act 1946 was 105.
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