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Edmonton 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton, UDC]

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Table: TABLE IV.—RETURN OF DEFECTS TREATED DURING THE YEAR 1924.TREATMENT TABLE.GROUP I.—MINOR AILMENTS (excluding uncleanliness).

TABLE IV.—RETURN OF DEFECTS TREATED DURING THE YEAR 1924.

TREATMENT TABLE.

GROUP I.—MINOR AILMENTS (excluding uncleanliness).

Disease or Defect.Number of defects treated, or under treatment during the year.
Under the Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Total.
Skin—
Ringworm—Scalp34438
Body68371
Scabies10212
Impetigo3515356
Other Skin Diseases2023205
Minor Eye Defects (external and others)3391340
Minor Ear Defects3213324
Miscellaneous (minor injuries, etc.)87152923
Total2196732269

Table: GROUP II.—DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT(excluding Minor Eye Defects).

GROUP II.—DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT

(excluding Minor Eye Defects).

Defect or Disease.Number of defects dealt with.
Under the Authority's Scheme.Submitted to refraction by private pract. or at hospital.Otherwise.Total.
Errors of Refraction (including Squint)3457-352
Other defects or diseases of the eyes5-5
Total3507-357

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Total number of children for whom spectacles were prescribed:—
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme 334
(b) Otherwise 6
Total number of children who obtained or received spectacles:—
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme 333
(b) Otherwise 6