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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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Table: DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT.

DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT.

Number of cases dealt with
By the AuthorityOtherwise
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squin70—
Errors of refraction (including squint)338—
TOTAL408—
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were
(a) Prescribed *25932
(b) Obtained239 (+ 30 from last vear)—

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* Including cases dealt with under arrangements with the Supplementary
Ophthalmic Services.

Table: TREATMENT OF DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.

TREATMENT OF DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.

Number of cases treated
By the AuthorityOtherwise
Received operative treatment :
(a) for diseases of the ear——
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis—237
(c) for other nose and throat conditions——
Received other forms of treatment305—
TOTAL305237

Table: ORTHOPAEDIC AND POSTURAL DEFECTS.

ORTHOPAEDIC AND POSTURAL DEFECTS.

Number of pupils treated
By the AuthorityOtherwise
(a) Number treated as in-patients in hospital—3
(b) Number treated otherwise—52

Table: CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT AND SPEECH THERAPY.

CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT AND SPEECH THERAPY.

Number of pupils treated
By the AuthorityOtherwise
(1) Child Guidance—7
(2) Speech Therapy722