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 1954
[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 (excluding squint). | For any other conditions | Total individual pupils. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 6 | 105 | 112 |
| 2nd Age Group | 81 | 59 | 135 |
| 3rd Age Group | 38 | 37 | 74 |
| Total (prescribed group) | 127 | 201 | 321 |
| Other periodic inspections | 29 | 4 | 29 |
| TOTALS | 156 | 205 | 350 |
TREATMENT TABLES
MINOR AILMENTS
| Number of cases treated or under treatment during the year | ||
|---|---|---|
| By the Authority | Otherwise | |
| Ringworm—.(i) Scalp | 2 | _ |
| (ii) Body | 4 | — ( |
| Scabies | 5 | — |
| Impetigo | 42 | — |
| Other skin diseases | 260 | — |
| TOTAL | 319 | — |
| (b) Other treatment. | ||
| Number of cases | treated | |
| By the Authority | Otherwise | |
| Miscellaneous minor ailment | 633 | — |