London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1952
[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).
| For defective vision Group. (excluding squint). | For any other conditions | Total individual pupils. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 10 | 207 | 200 |
| 2nd Age Group | 82 | 65 | 144 |
| 3rd Age Group | 39 | 39 | 76 |
| Total (prescribed group) | 131 | 311 | 420 |
| Other periodic inspections | 31 | 4 | 35 |
| TOTALS | 162 | 315 | 455 |
TREATMENT TABLES
MINOR AILMENTS
| (a) | Diseases of the Skin. | Number of cases treated or undei treatment during the year By the Authority Otherwise |
|---|---|---|
| Ringworm—(i) Scalp | — — | |
| (ii) Body | — — | |
| Scabies | 2 — | |
| Impetigo | 21 | |
| Other skin diseases | 135 | |
| TOTAL 158 | ||
| (b) | Other treatment. | Number of cases treated By the Authority Otherwise |
| Miscellaneous minor ailments | 789 |