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 1956
[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 | 12 | 92 | 98 |
| 10 and 11 years | 88 | 57 | 137 |
| Leavers | 66 | 38 | 100 |
| Total (prescribed group) | 166 | 187 | 335 |
| Other periodic inspections | 25 | 15 | 38 |
| TOTALS | 191 | 202 | 373 |
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 | — | |
| Scabies | 2 | — |
| Impetigo | 36 | — |
| Other skin diseases | 153 | — |
| TOTAL | 195 | — |
(b) Other treatment.
Number of cases treated
By the Authority Otherwise
Miscellaneous minor ailment 738 —