Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Abnormalities:—
Albuminuria | 34 | Hydramnios | 5 |
Anaemia | 61 | Leucorrhcea | 19 |
Ante-partum Haemorrhage | 14 | Malpresentation | 19 |
Bartholini Abscess | 1 | Morbus Cordis | 11 |
Bronchitis | 6 | Oedema | 15 |
Chorea | 1 | Pleurodynia | 1 |
Contracted Pelvis | 13 | Pruritis | 3 |
Deformed Nipples | 36 | Pyelitis | 2 |
Dental Caries | 411 | Retroversion | 2 |
Dyspepsia | 16 | Scabies | 2 |
Eczema of Nipples | 1 | Sciatica | 10 |
Epileptic Fits | 1 | Twins | 1 |
Fibroid | 4 | Urticaria | 2 |
Goitre | 2 | Varicose veins | 53 |
Haemorrhoids | 23 | Venereal Disease | 1 |
Hernia | 1 | Vomiting | 12 |
Post-Natal Clinic.
This branch of the work is conducted every Tuesday forenoon.
Total on Register 181
New cases 171
Total attendances 204
Amongst the patients seen the following defects were found and
dealt with:—
Anaemia 6
Breast Abscess or Inflamed
Nipple 5
Cystocele 1
Dental Caries 1
Fibroids 1
Haemorrhoids 5
Leucorrhcea 3
Retroversion 12
In connection with both the Ante-natal and Post-natal work close
co-operation is maintained with medical practitioners, midwives and
hospitals.
Remedial exercises were taught to post-natal cases in 21 instances.
Reports sent to Tuberculosis Officer 1
Ditto to midwives 152
Ditto to doctors 19
Total number of cases referred by letter to hospitals, 19.
St. John's Home. A voluntary ante-natal clinic, amongst
other activities, is provided at the St. John's Home, Watson Street,
and co-operation exists between this clinic and the municipal clinic.
The following particulars have been kindly given to me:—
Number of mothers attending 174
Total attendances made 986