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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

Acton 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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Table: Group II.—Defective Vision and Squint (excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—Group I.).

Group II.—Defective Vision and Squint (excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—Group I.).

Defect or Disease.No. of Defects dealt with.
Under the Authority's SchemeSubmitted to refraction by private practitioner or at hospital, apart from the Authority's SchemeOtherwiseTotal
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Errors of Refraction (including Squint) (Operations for squint should be recorded separately in the body of the Report)42611—437
Other Defect or Disease of the Eyes (excluding those recorded in Group I-).7——7
Total43311—444

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Total number of children for whom spectacles were prescribed—
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme 323
(ft) Otherwise 11
Total number of children who obtained or received spectacles—
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme 323
(b) Otherwise 11

Table: Group III.— Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat. Number of Defects.

Group III.— Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat. Number of Defects.

Received Operative Treatment.Received other forms of TreatmentTotal number treated
Under the Authority's Scheme, in Clinic or HospitalBy Private Practitioner or Hospital, apart from the Authority's SchemeTotal
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
59564—64