Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Medical Treatment of schoolchildren
Type of Clinic | Sessions | New Cases | Attendances |
---|---|---|---|
Minor ailments (nurse) | 861 | 3,717 | 21,985 |
Minor ailments (doctor) | — | - | |
Special investigation | 170 | 196 | 1,129 |
Dental | 2,050 | 4,341 | 13,801 |
Vision | 266 | 1,668 | 3,203 |
Ear, nose, throat | — | — | — |
Audiology | 45 | 100 | 435 |
Defect | Number |
---|---|
Athlete's foot | 110 |
Verrucae | 853 |
Ringworm: Body | — |
Impetigo | 9 |
Other skin diseases | 60 |
Eye diseases | 99 |
Ear diseases | 31 |
Miscellaneous bruises, lacerations etc. | 3,537 |
New Cases | Total Attendances | ||
---|---|---|---|
Audiology | 100 | 435 | |
E.N.T. | — | — | |
Enuresis | |||
Special | Nutrition | ||
Investigation | Behaviour Problems | 196 | 1,129 |
Clinics | Rheumatism or Heart Conditions |
VISION Routine Medical Inspections
Boys | Girls | |
---|---|---|
TOTAL NUMBER TESTED | 6,721 | 6,665 |
6/6 | 84.3 | 82.7 |
6/9 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
6/12 or worse | 4.0 | 3.6 |
Noted for Treatment | 3.7 | 3.8 |