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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Pupils found to require treatment
Number of individual pupils found at periodic medical inspection to require treatment (excluding dental disease and infestation with vermin).
| Group | For defective vision Group. (excluding squint). | For any other conditions | Total individual pupils. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 5 | 204 | 193 |
| 2nd Age Group | 100 | 66 | 163 |
| 3rd Age Group | 52 | 41 | 90 |
| Total (prescribed group) | 157 | 311 | 446 |
| Other periodic inspections | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| TOTALS | 175 | 321 | 474 |
TREATMENT TABLES
MINOR AILMENTS (a) Diseases of the Skin.
| Number of cases treated or under treatment during the year | ||
|---|---|---|
| By the Authority | Otherwise | |
| Ringworm—(i) Scalp | — | — |
| (ii) Body | 4 | — |
| Scabies | — | 3 |
| Impetigo | 13 | — |
| Other skin diseases | 156 | — |
| TOTAL | 173 | 3 |
(b) Other treatment.
| Number of cases treated | ||
|---|---|---|
| By the Authority | Otherwise | |
| Miscellaneous minor ailments | 1,876 | — |