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Only two cases of syphilis came under care this year as the result of routine
tests during pregnancy. In one case infection of, or by, the husband was revealed.
The other case was probably of congenital origin but it was not possible to investigate
the other members of her family.
During the latter part of the year various local authorities were unofficially
approached on the subject of advertising in public conveniences the facilities for
investigation and treatment provided at this clinic. These approaches were in every
ease favourably received and, where necessary, advertisements have been brought up to
date. The number of new cases who have attended as a result of these advertisements has
been noticeable. Many living or working outside the Borough of West Ham, had been unaware
of the existence of this clinic. They had been deterred from having themselves investigated
as the only clinics of which they knew were too far away.
The number of cases from each area during the year may be of interest
West Ham 148
East Ham 36
Essex 149
Other Areas 42
These figures do not include Return Cases or cases previously treated elsewhere.
Apart from those attending as the result of advertisements, other cases have
doctors' letters, and many, mostly women and girls, attend through the agency of social
workers and probation officers.
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