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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

Lambeth 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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Table: LOCAL AUTHORITY CLINICS

LOCAL AUTHORITY CLINICS

Audiology centres:-
Sessions49
Number of new cases146
Total attendances238
Special investigation clinics:-
Sessions131
Number of new cases181
Total attendances1,017
Minor ailment centres:-
Sessions
Medical officer65
Nursing sister566
Number of new cases seen by medical officer450
Average per session6.9
Number of new cases seen by nursing sister only1,151
Average per session2.0
Total attendances10,601
Defects treated:-
Athlete's foot115
Verrucae886
Ringworm on body11
Impetigo98
Other skin diseases98
Eye diseases27
Ear diseases24
Miscellaneous: Bruises, lacerations, etc.370
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAY HOMES
Schoolchildren (including nursery school children) Number admitted during year175