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 Lambeth Borough]
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LOCAL AUTHORITY CLINICS
Audiology centres:- | |
Sessions | 49 |
Number of new cases | 146 |
Total attendances | 238 |
Special investigation clinics:- | |
Sessions | 131 |
Number of new cases | 181 |
Total attendances | 1,017 |
Minor ailment centres:- | |
Sessions | |
Medical officer | 65 |
Nursing sister | 566 |
Number of new cases seen by medical officer | 450 |
Average per session | 6.9 |
Number of new cases seen by nursing sister only | 1,151 |
Average per session | 2.0 |
Total attendances | 10,601 |
Defects treated:- | |
Athlete's foot | 115 |
Verrucae | 886 |
Ringworm on body | 11 |
Impetigo | 98 |
Other skin diseases | 98 |
Eye diseases | 27 |
Ear diseases | 24 |
Miscellaneous: Bruises, lacerations, etc. | 370 |
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAY HOMES | |
Schoolchildren (including nursery school children) Number admitted during year | 175 |