London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Greenwich 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Type of Clinic | Sessions | New Cases | Attendances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor ailments (nurse) | 1,172 | 15,900 | 62,688 |
| Minor ailments (doctor) | 251 | 1,956 | |
| Special Investigation | 165 | 181 | 1,198 |
| Dental | 1,365 | 2,657 | 11,892 |
| Vision | 286 | 1,816 | 3,915 |
| Ear, nose, throat | 41 | 179 | 440 |
| Audiology | 42 | 129 | 327 |
Defects treated at Minor Ailments Clinics
Defect Number
Athlete's foot 163
Verrucae 1,344
Ringworm: body 6
Impetigo 68
Other skin diseases 474
Eye diseases 311
Ear diseases 174
Miscellaneous bruises, lacerations, etc. 15,807
| New Cases | Total Attendances | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiology | 129 | 327 | |
| E.N.T | 179 | 440 | |
| Special Investigation Clinics | Enuresis | 181 | 1,198 |
| Behaviour Problems | |||
| Rheumatism or Heart Conditions | |||