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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

Croydon 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Table X.CHILDREN EXAMINED AT ROUTINE INSPECTIONS AND FOUND TO REQUIRE TREATMENT (EXCLUDING UNCLEANLINESS AND DENTAL DEFECTS).

Table X.

CHILDREN EXAMINED AT ROUTINE INSPECTIONS AND FOUND TO REQUIRE TREATMENT (EXCLUDING UNCLEANLINESS AND DENTAL DEFECTS).

Group.No. of Children InspectedNo. referred for treatment.Percentage referred for treatmentCorresponding percentage for 1931
Entrants311937011.913.5
Intermediates287643315.217.9
Leavers235236915.716.4
Other Ages1851910.329.4
8532119614.018.3

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The fact that 11.9 per cent. of the entrants required treatment
of some kind is an adverse commentary upon the lack of any
complete system of medical and dental supervision of the pre-school
child. Initial slight defects, if unremedied, often lead to further
defects as the child grows.

Table: Table XI.CHIEF CAUSES OF EXCLUSIONS FROM SCHOOL.

Table XI.

CHIEF CAUSES OF EXCLUSIONS FROM SCHOOL.

Condition.Exclusions during 1932.Percentage of total exclusions.Exclusions during 1931.Percentage of total exclusions
Kingworm—Head110.24120.30
,, Body350.75360.91
Verminous Conditions4489.553889.80
Impetigo3066.523819.60
Scabies440.94320.81
Scarlet Fever2274.842797.05
Measles167935.801443.64
Diphtheria621.321273.21
Whooping Cough57512.2655814.10
Chicken Pox55011.7387522.11
Mumps491.0559415.01
Tuberculosis (all forms)430.91481.21
External Eye Disease330.70140.35
Sore Throat2094.461323.33
Other Causes4198.933378.51
4690...3957...