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Willesden 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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the cost of treatment would be amply repaid in the improved
health and attendance of children who suffer from these
complaints.
Enlarged Neck Glands.—The number of children
noted as suffering from enlarged neck glands during medical
inspection in 1913 is shown in Table No. 99, as
follows:—
T able N o . 99.
| Boys. | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of observations | 4826 | 4517 |
| No. with enlarged neck glands | 1680 | 1439 |
From the above Table it will be noted that 33 per
cent. of children suffer from this condition. In some cases
it is tuberculous, and in other cases due to other causes.
In any case, it is evident that one of the first lines of defence
against disease, namely, the glands, has been invaded.
Many of these children require education under open air
conditions, and it is hoped that this will soon be available
for them in Willesden.
External Eye Diseases.—The following Table,
No. 100, gives the results of observations made as to these
diseases during 1913:—
T able N o. 100.
| Boys. | Girls. | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of observations | 4826 | 4517 |
| No. with squint | 58= 1.2 per cent. | 48 = 1.1 per cent. |
| No. with conjunctivitis | 7=0.1 ,, | 11=0.2 ,, |
| No. with blepharitis | 23 = 0.5 „ | 29 = 0.6 ,, |
| No. with other diseases | 22 = 0.5 ,, | 18 = 0.4 ,, |