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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 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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School Visits.
The following Table summarises the visits paid to schools
by the Health Visitors, etc., in connection with, these duties:-
Visits to School Departments re Cleanliness 709
Visits re Scabies 1
Visits re Infectious Disease 107
Visits re Medical Inspections 336
All other reasons 515
Home Visits.
Concerning defects found at routine medical
inspections 970
Subsequent visits re defects found at routine
medical inspections 203
Visits re special cases 405
Visits to dental cases 47
Visits following other inspections 1,513
Visits in connection with infectious cases (including
447 visits concerning uncleanliness) 7,353
TREATMENT. The Work of the School Clinics.
SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCES.
| 1947. | 1946. | Increase or Decrease. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Ailments Clinic | 15998 | 13477 | + 2521 |
| Inspection Clinic | 3296 | 2437 | + 859 |
| Dental Clinics | 19108 | 20128 | - 1022 |
| Ophthalmic Clinic | 4422 | 5855 | - 1433 |
| Orthopaedic Clinic | 462 | 486 | - 24 |
| Remedial Exercises Clinic | 7020 | 8160 | - 1140 |
| Nose and Throat Clinic | 434 | 2361 | - 1927 |
| Rheumatism Clinic | 102 | 280 | - 178 |
| 50840 | 53184 | - 2344 |