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Willesden 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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this connection. With a large expenditure on the provision
of school meals and other remedies it is wasteful to neglect
the home conditions which may be undoing the good
obtained by the remedies above suggested. Every possible
step, therefore, should be taken to co-ordinate this work
of improving home conditions with other ameliorative health
measures, viz., the provision of school meals and medical
treatment, especially in respect of children suffering from
the conditions above mentioned.
Summary of conditions occurring amongst School Children
still requiring treatment at School Clinic.
The following Table summarises the number of cases still requiring treatment at a School Clinic:—
| 1912. | 1913. | |
|---|---|---|
| *Outstanding cases of Ringworm | • • • | • • • |
| Diseases of the Skin, including Scabies, Eczema, Impetigo, Sores, Acne, etc | 1308 | 1126 |
| (including Ringworm) | (excluding Ringworm) | |
| Diseases of the Nose and Throat | 3942 | 3647 |
| Diseases of the Ear | 169 | 121 |
| Malnutrition and Anæmia | 939 | 905 |
*The number of cases waiting for X-Ray treatment at 3-10-14 was 83.
The great bulk of the above work, including the X-Ray
treatment for Ringworm for the cases in arrears could be
carried out by employing the services of one whole-time
Assistant Medical Officer, supported by an adequate staff of
Health Visitors. Certain special assistance would also be
necessary.
Diseases of the Skin.
In certain cases difficulties in respect of diagnoses and
treatment arise from time to time, especially in the more
chronic conditions, and I should therefore advise that Dr.