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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
Ilford 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Group 11. —Defective Vision and Scjuimt (excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—.Group I.).
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Errors of Refraction (including Squint) (Operations for squint should be recorded separately in the body of the Report). | 637 | 39 | 20 | 696 |
| Other Defect or Disease of the Eyes (excluding those recorded in Group I). | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 637 | 39 | 20 | 690 |
Total number of children, for whom spectacles were prescribed :—
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme 510
(b) Otherwise 59
Total number of children who obtained or received spectacles:—
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme 510
(b) Otherwise 59
Group III.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.
| Received Operative Treatment. | Received other forms of Treatment. | Total number treated. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under the Authority s Scheme, in Clinic or Hospital. | Bv Private Practitioner or Hospital, apart from the Authority's Scheme. | Total. | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 221 | 102 | 323 | 89 | 412 |