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Croydon 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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268
Home Visits.
Concerning cleanliness 218
Concerning defects found at routine medical
inspections 2215
Subsequent visits re defects found at routine
medical inspections 1380
Visits re special cases 1235
Visits to dental cases 870
Visits in connection with infectious cases and other
visits 13765
These figures show an increase of 3,612 in the number of
children inspected for cleanliness, a decrease of 5,092 in visits
paid in connection with infectious cases and other visits for miscellaneous
reasons; an increase of 107 in the following-up visits
to dental cases, and in visits to special cases. An increase of 1,743
in the visits made regarding defects found at routine medical
inspections, and of 87 in the home visits regarding uncleanliness.
TREATMENT.
The Work of the School Clinics.
Table XIX.
Summary of Attendances.
| 1931. | 1930. | Increase or Decrease. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Ailmrnts Clinics | 11234 | 9328 | + 1906 |
| Inspection Clinic | 1380 | 1566 | _ 186 |
| Dental Clinics | 13167 | 13046 | + 121 |
| Ophthalmic Clinic | 2345 | 2353 | — 8 |
| Orthopedic Clinic | 2401 | 2fi57 | — 256 |
| Remedial Exercises Clinic | 9229 | 11454 | — 2225 |
| Ear. Nose and Throat Clinic | 1524 | 1811 | –287 |
| Ionization C linic | 578 | 516 | +62 |
| 4185s | 42731 | –873 |
Although, owing to the resignation of the Senior Dental
Surgeon, dislocation of the work occurred for a period, the work
did not decline in volume. A fairlv large decrease was noted in
the attendance - at the Remedial Exercises Clinic. It is felt tha'
this is due partlv to the practice of certain schools having
I hvsical Exercises Classes, and partlv to the Da rents being unable
to attend the Central Remedial Exercises Clinic on account of