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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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| No. of cases at beginning of 1924 | No. of cases reported during 1924. | Total. | Remedied during 1924. | No. of cases under observation at end of 1924. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringworm :— | |||||
| Scalp | 9 | 10 | 19 | 14 | 5 |
| Body | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — |
| 11 | 12 | 23 | 18 | 5 | |
9 school children were X-rayed at the Clinic during the year.
The effect of the School Medical Service on the incidence of
ringworm in the Schools is shown by the following figures. In
1908, before Medical Inspection started, there were 135 cases of
Ringworm in the Schools. At the end of last year there were
only 5 cases under observation.
7. Following Up.— This has been carried out in the manner
described in my previous reports.
During 1924, 2,825 home visits by the Nurses were paid for
the purpose, and 1,402 children were re-examined by the doctors
at school.
8. Medical Treatment.—
(a) Minor Ailments.— The attendances at the morning Clinic
during 1924 were as follows :—
Number of individual children seen at the Clinic 2,158
Number of attendances of children 7,034
Number of exclusion certificates granted 3,559
Number of certificates of fitness to attend school
granted 2,310
The following table shows the variety of conditions dealt with at the School Clinic during the year :—
| Malnutrition | 3 |
| Defective Footgear | 19 |
| Uncleanliness :— | |
| Head | 143 |
| Body | 4 |
| Skin :— | |
| Ringworm :— | |
| Head | 10 |
| Body | 2 |
| Scabies | 3 |
| Impetigo | 243 |
| Other diseases | 186 |