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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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School Visits.
The following Table summarises the visits paid to schools
by the Health Visitors, etc., in connection with these duties:—
Visits to School Departments re Cleanliness 619
Visits re Scabies 6
Visits re Infectious Disease 109
Visits re Medical Inspections 389
All other reasons 488
Home Visits.
Concerning defects found at routine medical
inspections 1,086
Subsequent visits re defects found at routine
medical inspections 318
Visits re special cases 917
Visits to dental cases 25
Visits following other inspections 2,074
Visits in connection with infectious cases (including
343 visits concerning uncleanliness) 5,204
TREATMENT.
The Work of the School Clinics.
SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCES.
| 1946. | 1945. | Increase or Decrease. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Ailments Clinic | 13477 | 12444 | + 1033 |
| Inspection Clinic | 2437 | 1939 | + 498 |
| Dental Clinics | 20128 | 16017 | + 4111 |
| Ophthalmic Clinic | 5855 | 3364 | + 2491 |
| Orthopaedic Clinic | 486 | 599 | — 113 |
| Remedial Exercises Clinic | 8160 | 7995 | + 165 |
| Nose and Throat Clinic | 2361 | 2239 | + 122 |
| Rheumatism Clinic | 280 | 62 | + 218 |
| 53184 | 44659 | + 8525 |