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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
Sutton 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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(c) Venereal Diseases
In ray report for 1965 it was only possible to
give the notification of cases from the St.Helier Hospital
Clinic.
New arrangements have been made for the notification
of cases in respect of residents of this Borough attending
Hospital Clinics outside the Borough for treatment.
The following table gives the relevant figures.
| New Cases 1966 | Middlesex Hospital | Croydon Hospital | St.Helier Hospital | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syphilis | - | - | 3 (12) | 3 |
| Gonorrhoea | - | 5 | 23 (31) | 28 |
| Other Conditions | 15 | 26 | 234(211) | 275 |
It is pleasing to note that the number of cases of
Syphilis declined during 1966.
The number of cases of Gonorrhoea and other venereal
conditions has unfortunately remained similar to the 1965
figures.
The Venereologists report that about half of the cases
attending for treatment are young people but no definite
statistical information is available.
This trend is in accordance with the national picture
and is a cause of some concern as it illuminates the increase
in promiscuous intercourse by young people.
The tracing of contacts or of cases who have failed
to complete treatment is carried out by the staff of the
hospital clinics who are in close touch with the Health and Welfare
Department in cases of difficulty.
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