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Bromley 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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Eyes.
Two cases attended the Eye Clinic for treatment and
correction of squint. The tendency of parents to leave
squints untreated, or treated by the unskilled advice of
the neighbour, is rather remarkable in its prevalence.
Minor Ailments.
Eighty cases received treatment at the School Clinic
for ailments such as skin diseases and minor surgical
injuries.
Mr. H. J. Seddon, who has succeeded the late Mr. Barnett as Orthopaedic Specialist, deals very fully in his report on the cases dealt with during the year, which appears in the School Medical Report.
| Total attendances | Consultations. 670 | Treatments. 2,261 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| M | aternity and Child Welfare Cases. | School Cases. | Total. |
| Requiring treatment | 21 | 108 | 129 |
| Requiring observation | 19 | 34 | 53 |
| 40 | 142 | 182 | |
Dental Treatment.
Where Dental Sepsis exists in the pre-school child,
treatment becomes urgent. Fifty-five children were
treated through the School Dental Service during the year.
Ophthalmia Neonatorum.
Impairment of vision was not recorded in any of the
four cases notified during the year, statistical particulars
of which are given in Appendix XI.