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Other parts of Musculoskeletal System
Malformations of spine — scoliosis curvature —
lordosis, not otherwise stated 1
Other malformations of musculoskeletal system
(including congenital hernias except hiatus hernia) 42
Other Systems
Other malformations of face and neck 3
Other unspecified malformations of muscles,
skin and fascia 1
Pigmented naevus 4
Other specified malformations of skin including
ichthyosis congenita 3
Unspecified malformations of hair, naisl or teeth 1
Planning Association is a great convenience to the public
and lessens pressure on lay staff during clinic sessions.
In co-operation with the Family Planning Association
a free domiciliary service operates in the borough for
women who for a variety of reasons are unable or unwilling
to attend clinics and for whom family planning seems
particularly important. Twenty-five new cases were seen
during the year and forty-nine patients seen in previous
years continued to receive advice. Hospital staff, family
doctors, social workers and our own medical and nursing
staff are aware of the service so that they can refer
appropriate cases.
Other Malformations
Other and unspecified congenital malformations 1
Multiple congenital malformations not specified 3
Down's syndrome (mongolism) 5
Joint Obstetric/Child Health Project
1937 babies were born to mothers resident within a
specified catchment area of the Borough during a seventeen
month period of time. The development of these babies is
assessed at regular intervals. All the babies have now passed
their first birthday, and a great deal of information has
been obtained about the development of children during
the first year of life. The children will continue to be
examined until they enter school. A number of families
have moved away from Hounslow. When a family moves to
another part of the United Kingdom the Medical Officer of
Health is contacted and asked to arrange the necessary
follow up examination. The mothers of children who have
moved abroad are written to and have sent valuable
information about their children's progress. The interest
and cooperation of the Borough staff has continued to be
excellent, particularly the midwives and health visitors.
Phen ylketon uria
Screening for phenylketonuria is undertaken by the Guthrie
blood test and is normally conducted by midwives in
hospital or domiciliary practice during the first 14 days of
a baby's life, or it may be done by health visitors. One
positive reaction was obtained.
Family Planning
The council has provided free advice on family planning
since 1st January 1969 to borough residents, married or
unmarried. On 1st April 1972 the service was extended by
the provision of free supplies.
The Family Planning Association action as agents for the
borough council operate sessions at eight clinics within the
borough of which one, with permission of the hospital
authority is held at the West Middlesex Hospital. Further
expansion occurred during the year and 25 sessions were
being conducted each week at the end of the year. A central
telephone and appointments service staffed by the Family
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