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 Croydon]
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T able IV.
GROUP 1. —DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for which
Number of cases treated or under treatment during the year. | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority. | Otherwise. | |
Ringworm—(i) Scalp | 4 | — |
(ii) Body | 12 | — |
Scabies | 14 | — |
Impetigo | 37 | — |
Other Skin Diseases | 84 | — |
Total | 151 | — |
GROUP 2.—EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT.
Number of cases dealt with. | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority. | Otherwise. | |
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint | 215 | — |
Errors of Refraction (including squint) | — | 1671* |
Total | 215 | 1671 |
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were | ||
— | 815* | |
— | 1123* | |
Total | — | 1938 |
GROUP 3.—DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
Number of cases treated. | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority. | Otherwise. | |
Received operative treatment | ||
— | — | |
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsilitis | — | 585 |
(c) for other nose and throat conditions | — | — |
Received other forms of treatment | — | — |
Total | 585 |
* Including cases dealt with under arrangements with the Supplementary Ophthalmic Services.