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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
Lewisham 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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Child Welfare Clinic —
| Classification of Cases. | No. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|
| Functional Disorders and Diseases of the Urinary System— Eneuresis | 14 | 14 |
| Diseases of the Lymphatic System— | 15 | 17 |
| Cervical Adenitis | 1 | |
| Pre-aural Adenitis | 1 | |
| Sub-mental Adenitis | ||
| Functional Disorders and Diseases of the Reproductive System— | 6 | 28 |
| Phimosis | 19 | |
| Preputial Adhesions | 1 | |
| Orchitis | 2 | |
| Hydrocele | ||
| Affections of the Skin— | 8 | 204 |
| Nævus | 34 | |
| Eczema | 12 | |
| Furunculosis | 2 | |
| Erythema Multiforme | 5 | |
| Dermatitis | 1 | |
| Scabies | 1 | |
| Ichthyosis | 16 | |
| Impetigo | 80 | |
| Lichen Urticatus | 1 | |
| Herpes | 6 | |
| Seborrhœa Capitis | 1 | |
| Seborrhœic Eczema | 32 | |
| Sore Buttocks | 4 | |
| Paronychia | 1 | |
| Sebaceous Cyst | ||
| Diseases of the Ear— | 39 | 40 |
| Otitis Media | 1 | |
| Deformity of External Ear | ||
| Diseases of the Eye— | 26 | 48 |
| Catarrhal Conjunctivitis | 5 | |
| Phlyctenular Conjunctivitis | 3 | |
| Blepharitis Marginalis | 3 | |
| Strabismus | 7 | |
| Hordeolum | 2 | |
| Dermoid Cyst | 1 | |
| Ecchymosis of Conjunctiva | I | |
| Dacryocystitis | 11 | |
| Wounds and Bruises | 11 | |
| 3 | ||
| Scalds and Burns | 3 |