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Barking 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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(f) Scabies.
During the year under review the provision of
baths and out-patient treatment has continued.
The number of new cases has decreased when compared with the year 1942, and the following is a statement of cases reported and treated during 1943 :—
| New Cases | Recurring Cases | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 735 | 109 | 844 |
| Adults Children | 194 541 | 8 101 | 202 642 |
| Referred from :— Clinics | 591 | 92 | 683 |
| Other Soutces | 146 | 15 | 161 |
| Number of cases cleansed :— Adults | 175 | 7 | 182 |
| Children | 463 | 97 | 560 |
Of the remaining 102 who were not cleansed at
the Barking Hospital, 166 were treated at the clinics,
and 36 were otherwise dealt with.
In addition on request 66 contacts (45 adults,
21 children) were given baths at the Barking Hospital.
(g) General District Nursing.
Skilled nursing in the Home is available for all
residents, it being undertaken by the Plaistow
Maternity Hospital and District Nurses Home and
the East Barking District Nursing Association. The
number of visits during the year ended 31st December,
1943, was 18,838; and additional staff have been
appointed to better provide for this work. The
Council render generous financial assistance to the
organisations mentioned.