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
Bexley 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]
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Group III.—Orthopaedic and Postural Defects.
by the
Authority otherwise
Number treated in clinics or outpatients
departments 110 30
Group IV.—Diseases of the Skin.
Number of cases treated
or under treatment during
the year by the Authority.
Ringworm—(i) Scalp —
(ii) Body —
Scabies 1
Impetigo 16
Other skin diseases 115
Total 132
Group V.—Other Treatment Given.
Number of cases treated
or under treatment during
the year by the Authority.
(a) Number of cases of miscellaneous
minor ailments 781
(b) Pupils who received convalescent
treatment under School
Health Service arrangements
(c) Pupils who received B.C.G.
vaccination 53
(d) Other than (a) (b) and (c)
above
1. Minor Eye Defects (Minor
Ailments Clinic) 99
2. Minor Ear Defects (Minor
Ailments Clinic) 106
3. Minor Injuries (Minor Ailments
Clinic) 50
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