London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Ealing 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Uncleanliness, 1923—1928.
| Year | Number of Children Examined for Verminous Condition | Number of Children Excluded | Percentage | Summonses Issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 8,247 | 418 | 5.0 | 33 |
| 1924 | 9,591 | 329 | 3.4 | 2 |
| 1925 | 9,387 | 245 | 2.6 | 1 |
| 1926 | 9,826 | 209 | 2.1 | 7 |
| 1927 | 16,326 | 410 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 1928 | 17,391 | 389 | 2.2 | - |
(b) Minor Ailments.— The minor ailments found at routine
and non-routine inspections were as follows :—
Ringworm of Head 13
Ringworm of Body 15
Scabies 14
Impetigo 350
Other Skin Diseases 85
Minor Injuries 100
Ear Diseases (including Otorrhœa) 128
Eye Diseases (including Blepharitis and
Conjunctivitis) 128
Miscellaneous (Sores, Chilblains, etc.) 175
Total 1,008
(c) Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids.— At the routine
inspection 111 children were found with enlarged tonsils, 16 with
adenoids, 75 with enlarged tonsils and adenoids and 11 with other
conditions of the nose and throat requiring treatment. Children
with these conditions who required to be kept under observation