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
Hillingdon 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
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General Services
One woman was found to have heavy glycosuria, was referred to a diabetic clinic and her condition
controlled successfully.
In addition, several other conditions were discovered, including two women who had a haemoglobin
level of 49 %. All these were referred to their general practitioner for treatment. The accompanying
tables show the details.
VENEREAL DISEASES
The Special Clinic at Hillingdon Hospital dealt with the following cases of venereal disease during the year:—
| Number of new cases in the year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals all venereal conditions | Syphilis | Gonorrhoea | Other venereal conditions | |
| Primary and Secondary | Other | |||
| 793 | 7 | 3 | 65 | 718 |
Arrangements have been made with the Special Clinic to follow up cases and contacts when
there is any difficulty in securing attendance and any necessary treatment.