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Croydon 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Home Visits.
| Concerning uncleanliness | 131 |
| Concerning defects found at routine medical inspections | 2080 |
| Subsequent visits re defects found at routine medical inspections | 1007 |
| Visits re special cases | 977 |
| Visits to dental cases | 763 |
| Visits in connection with infectious cases and other visits | 18857 |
These figures show an increase of 3,714 in the number of
children inspected for cleanliness; of 2,347 in visits paid in connection
with infectious cases and other visits for miscellaneous
reasons; of 214 in the following-up visits to Dental cases, and 136
in visits to special cases. A decrease of 763 in the visits made
regarding defects found at routine medical inspections; of 251 in
subsequent visits relating to the same defects, and of 57 in the
home visits regarding uncleanliness.
TREATMENT.
The Work of the School Clinics.
Table XXV. Summary of Attendances.
| 1930. | 1929. | Increase or Decrease. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Ailments Clinics | 9328 | 4047 | +5281 |
| Inspection Clinic | 1566 | 1610 | —44 |
| Dental Clinics | 13046 | 9752 | +3294 |
| Ophthalmic Clinic | 2353 | 2414 | —61 |
| Orthopaedic Clinic | 2657 | 2387 | + 270 |
| Remedial Exercises Clinic | 11454 | 9950 | +1504 |
| Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic | 1811 | 1544 | +267 |
| Ionization Clinic | 516 | 460 | +56 |
| 42731 | 32164 | +10567 |
The greatest increases are seen in the attendances at the
Minor Ailments Clinic, the Dental Clinic, and the Remedial
Exercises Clinic. The aggregate increase in the attendances at
The Clinics emphasises their utility and the appreciation which
the parents have of the services rendered. It is doubtful if many
of the cases dealt with would have gone to a private medical man
on account of the expense thereby incurred. On the other hand,
especially with relation to the Nose and Throat and the Ophthalmic
Clinics, children are not seldom referred from the private
medical attendant for treatment.