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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

Tottenham 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]

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Table: Group 11.—Defective Vision and Squint(excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—Group I).

Group 11.—Defective Vision and Squint(excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—Group I).

Defect or DiseaseNo. of Defects dealt with
Under the Authority's SchemeSubmitted to refraction by private practitioner or at hospital, apart from the Authority's SchemeOtherwiseTotal
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Errors of Refraction (including Squint)9651511991
Other Defect or Disease of the Eyes (excluding those recorded in Group I.)48——48
Total1,01315111,039

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Total number of children for whom spectacles were prescribed
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme 744
(b) Otherwise 25
Total number of children who obtained or received spectacles
(а) Under the Authority's Scheme 742
(b) Otherwise 24

Table: Group III.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.

Group III.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.

Number of Defects
Received Operative TreatmentReceived other forms of TreatmentTotal Number treated
Under the Authority's Scheme, in Clinic or HospitalBy Private Practitoner or Hospital, apart from the Authority's SchemeTotal
(D(2)(3)(4)(5)
65942701287988