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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

Heston and Isleworth 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]

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Table: TABLE IV.Return of Defects treated during the year ended 31st December, 1926.TREATMENT TABLE.Group I.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanl see Croup V.).

TABLE IV.

Return of Defects treated during the year ended 31st December, 1926.

TREATMENT TABLE.

Group I.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanl see Croup V.).

Diseases or Defects.Number of Defects treated, or under treatment during the year.
Under the Authority's Scheme.Othcjwise.Total.
1234
Skin—
Ringworm, Scalp10212
Ringworm, Body8210
Scabies41610
Impetigo27826304
Other Skin Diseases412263
Minor Eye Defects—
(External and other, but excluding cases falling in Group II.)21829
Minor Ear Defects7°1888
Miscellaneous—
(e.g., minor injuries, bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.)16624190
Total598108706