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 1955
[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 | 19 | 97 | 107 |
| 2nd Age Group | 82 | 71 | 146 |
| 3rd Age Group | 56 | 41 | 95 |
| Total (prescribed group) | 157 | 209 | 348 |
| Other periodic inspections | 37 | 2 | 39 |
| TOTALS | 194 | 211 | 387 |
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 | 75 | - |
| Other skin diseases | 175 | - |
| TOTAL | 257 | - |
| (b) Other treatment. | ||
| Number of cases treated | ||
| By the Authority | Otherwise | |
| Miscellaneous minor ailment | 1,276 | - |