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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 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Table 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 | 1 | — |
| (ii) Body | 6 | — |
| Scabies | 4 | — |
| Impetigo | 24 | — |
| Other Skin Diseases | 46 | — |
| Total | 81 | — |
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 Errors of Refraction (including squint) | 259 — | — 1411 |
| Total | 259 | 1411 |
| Number of pupils for whom spectacles were | — | 1100 |
| (ft) Obtained | — | 1100 |
GROUP 3—DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
| Number of cases treated. | ||
|---|---|---|
| By the Authority. | Otherwise. | |
| Received operative treatment (a) for diseases of the ear | — | — |
| (b) for adenoids and chronic tonsilitis | — | 584 |
| (c) for other nose and throat conditions | — | — |
| Received other forms of treatment (Ear Minor Ailments Clinic) | 175 | — |
| Total | 175 | 584 |