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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
Hackney 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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| (b) Supplied at cost price:— | £ | s. | d. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaxo | 187 | 16 | 0 |
| Cow and Gate | 1,303 | 1 | 0 |
| Virol | 90 | 9 | 0 |
| Lactogol | 13 | 17 | 6 |
| Marylebone Cream | 106 | 5 | 3 |
| Petroleum Emulsion | 41 | 0 | 4 |
| Syrup Ferri | 15 | 6 | 11 |
| Cod Liver Oil and Malt | 98 | 7 | 6 |
| Sundries | 109 | 17 | 9 |
| £1,966 | 1 | 3 |
6.— ARTIFICIAL SUNLIGHT TREATMENT CLINIC,
LOWER CLAPTON ROAD.
Opened—14th January, 1926.
Total number of patients treated, 190.
Fee charged, to 14th October, Is. Afterwards increased
to 2s.
Total amount received in fees during the year (55 cases),
£3 16s. Od.
Diseases treated—
Malnutrition (older children) 70 cases.
Rickets 6
Debility after acute illness 6
Marasmus 6
Anaemia 3
Impetigo 2
Eczema 3
Acne 1
Boils 1
Knock-knees 1
99
(91 other cases were still under treatment at the end of the year.)