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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

Barking 1924

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: TABLE IV.—TREATMENT TABLE.Group I.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for whichsee Group V.).

TABLE IV.—TREATMENT TABLE.

Group I.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for which

see Group V.).

Disease and Defect.Number of Defects treated, or under treatment during the year.
Under the Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Total.
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Skin:—
Ringworm—Scalp10—10
Body17—17
Scabies36—36
Impetigo329—329
Other Skin Diseases127—127
Minor Eye Defects (External and other, but excluding cases falling in Group II.)140—140
Minor Ear Defects194—194
Miscellaneous (e.g., minor injuries, bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.).780—780
Total1,633—1,633