Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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GROUP 2. - EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND
SQUINT.
Number of cases dealt with | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority | Otherwise | |
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint | 119 | 12 |
Errors of Refraction (including squint) | - | 1,886 |
Total | 119 | 1,898 |
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were | ||
(a) Prescribed | - | 1,014 |
(b) Obtained | — | 984 |
GROUP 3. - DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
Number of cases treated | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority | Otherwise | |
Received operative treatment | ||
(a) for diseases of the ear | - | 2 |
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis | - | 379 |
(c) for other nose and throat conditions | - | 7 |
Received other forms of treatment | 66 | 52 |
Total | 66 | 440 |