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Heston and Isleworth 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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can be cured in the early stage by ionization but unfortunately,
treatment is not available in the district, and it is difficult to
induce many of the parents to take their children into the centre
of London, as owing to the present prevailing unemployment,
they cannot afford the necessary fare.
See page 12 for report of individual case.
Eye Disease.
23 cases of Eye Disease have been treated at the School Clinics.
These have been chiefly Conjunctivitis, Blepharitis, with some
Phylctenular and Corneal Ulcers, and suppurative conditions of
the lids.
Tonsils and Adenoids.
Re-payments are claimed from the parents in accotdance with the following scale:—
| Weekly family income per head, less rent. | Amount per case. |
|---|---|
| Under 8/- | nil. |
| From 8/- to 10/- | 5/- |
| From 10/- to 12/- | 10/- |
| Above 12/- | 21/- |
Under the above revised scale, which was authorised by this
Committee since September, 1922, the number of cases of Tonsils
and Adenoids operated on, is comparatively small. Personally, I
am strongly opposed to the wholesale removal of Enlarged Tonsils,
as in my experience a considerable portion of these disappear in
course of time, particularly after a septic mouth has been cleaned
up. I am also entirely opposed to recommending the removal of
Tonsils, unless I can be assured of complete enucleation. I am
bound to admit that some of the after results which I have seen