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Hornsey 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Table: TABLE IV.(A) —RETURN OF DEFECTS TREATED DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1926.TREATMENT TABLE.Group 1.—Minor Ailments(excluding Uncleanliness, for which see Group V.).

TABLE IV.

(A) —RETURN OF DEFECTS TREATED DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1926.

TREATMENT TABLE.

Group 1.—Minor Ailments(excluding Uncleanliness, for which see Group V.).

DISEASE OR DEFECT.Number of defects treated or under treatment during the year.
Under the Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Total.
1(2)(3)(4)
Skin—
Ringworm-Scalp9—9
Ringworm-Body15—15
Scabies12—12
Impetigo181—181
Other Skin Diseases1185123
Minor Eye Defects (External and other, but excluding cases falling in Group II).58—58
Minor Ear Defects1084112
Miscellaneous(e.g., minor injuries, bruises sores, chilblains, etc.)5361537
Total1,037101,047