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Hornsey 1929

[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 ENDED31stDECEMBER,1929.TREATMENT TABLE.Group I.—Minor Ailments(excluding Uncleanliness, for which see Group V.).

TABLE IV.

(A)—RETURN OF DEFECTS TREATED DURING THE YEAR ENDED31stDECEMBER,1929.

TREATMENT TABLE.

Group I.—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, Scalp6—6
Ringworm, Body1—1
Scabies14—14
Impetigo209—209
Other Skin Diseases87—87
Minor Eye Defects (External and other, but excluding cases falling in Group II).96—96
Minor Ear Defects30—30
Miscellaneous (e.g., minor injuries, bruises sores, chilblains, etc.)841—841
Total1,284—1,284