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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
Leyton 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Miscellaneous Cases—21.
Conductive deafness probably due
to infectious disease 4—I.S.Q.
Nasal obstruction 5—Awaiting treatment.
High frequency deafness 2— „ ,,
Chronic rhinitis 1—Improved.
Cleft palate and c.s.o.m 1— ,,
Acute otitis 2— „
Trauma 1—I.S.Q.
Septal defect 1—Awaiting treatment.
Over-anxiety 1—Improved.
Unknown 3—I.S.Q.
The Audiometrician in her second Table has reported that
27 children have a hearing loss of 30 decibels or over in one ear
and 17 in both ears. These figures are not accurate, and the
position is better stated as follows:—
TABLE I.
No. With Hearing Loss of 30 Decibels 1 Ear and Under 12 in Other Ear —21.
| Cause of Deafness | No. | Treatment | Result on Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catarrhal condition | 3 | At clinic | 2 Normal hearing |
| 1 Improved | |||
| C.S.O.M. | 4 | ,, ,, | All Improved |
| No defect found | 3 | None required | Normal |
| Wax | 1 | Syringed | Normal |
| Mastoidectomy (Unilateral) | 2 | None possible | 1 Hearing Loss of 18 only |
| 1 I.S.Q. | |||
| Acute Otitis Media | 2 | At clinic | 1 Normal, 1 Improved |
| Nasal obstruction and and c.s.o.m. | 1 | Still awaiting operation | Normal |
| No cause found | 1 | None possible | I.S.Q. |
| Measles | 1 | ,, ,, | ,, |
| Fractured skull | 1 | ,, ,, | ,, |
| Meningitis | 1 | ,, ,, | ,, |
| 1 not yet known | 1 | ,, ,, | ,, |