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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

Croydon 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: B.—Treatment of Visual Defect.

B.—Treatment of Visual Defect.

NUMBER OF CHILDREN.
Referred for Refraction-Submitted to Refraction.For whom glasses were prescribed.For whom glasses were provided.Recommended for treatment other than by glasses-Received other forms of treatment.For whom no treatment was considered necessary.
Under Local Education Authority's Scheme Clinic or Hospital-By Private Practitioner or Hospital.Otherwise.TOTAL.
6326027461319235233107154

Table: Appendix A.TABLE IV.—Treatment of Defects of Children During 1920. A.—Treatment of Minor Ailments.

Appendix A.

TABLE IV.—Treatment of Defects of Children During 1920. A.—Treatment of Minor Ailments.

Disease or Defect.NUMBER OF children
Referred for Treatment.Treated.
Under Local Education Authority's Scheme-Otherwise.Total.
Skin—
Ringworm, head132137...137
Ringwor, body3538...38
Scabi-s77114...114
Impetigo8494...94
Minor Injuries1717...17
Other Skin Diseases2140...40
Ear Disf-ase14075479
Eye Diseask (external and other)4726...26
Miscellaneous701100581013

Table: C.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.

C.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.

Referred for treatment.NUMBER OF CHILDREN
Received Operative Treatment.Received other forms of treatment.
Under Local Education Authority's Scheme Clinic or Hospital.By Private Practitioner or Hospital.TOTAL.
65930318321-