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Croydon 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Table IVGROUP 1.- EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT

Table IV

GROUP 1.- EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT

Number of cases dealt with
By the AuthorityOtherwise
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint
40
Errors of Refraction (including squint)1.627
Total401,627
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were prescribed-982

Table: GROUP 2. - DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

GROUP 2. - DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Number of cases treated
By the AuthorityOtherwise
Received operative treatment
(a) for diseases of the ear--
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis-425
(c) for other nose and throat conditions--
Received other forms of treatment Ear (Minor Ailments Clinic)14-
Total14425
Total number of pupils in schools who are known to have been provided with hearing aids
(a) in 1956-12
(b) in previous years-32

Table: GROUP 3.- ORTHOPAEDIC AND POSTURAL DEFECTS

GROUP 3.- ORTHOPAEDIC AND POSTURAL DEFECTS

(a) Number treated as in-patientsNot available
By the AuthorityOther wise
(b) Number treated otherwise, e.g. in clinics or out-patients departments254Not Available

Table: GROUP 4.- DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for whichsee Table II)

GROUP 4.- DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for which

see Table II)

Number of cases treated or under treatment during the year
Ringworm - (i) scalp1
(ii) Body1
Scabies1
Impetigo17
Other Skin Diseases8
Total28