London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
View report page
Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
This page requires JavaScript
T able IV.
GROUP 1. —DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for which
| Number of cases treated or under treatment during the year. | ||
|---|---|---|
| By the Authority. | Otherwise. | |
| Ringworm—(i) Scalp | 4 | — |
| (ii) Body | 12 | — |
| Scabies | 14 | — |
| Impetigo | 37 | — |
| Other Skin Diseases | 84 | — |
| Total | 151 | — |
GROUP 2.—EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT.
| Number of cases dealt with. | ||
|---|---|---|
| By the Authority. | Otherwise. | |
| External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint | 215 | — |
| Errors of Refraction (including squint) | — | 1671* |
| Total | 215 | 1671 |
| Number of pupils for whom spectacles were | ||
| — | 815* | |
| — | 1123* | |
| Total | — | 1938 |
GROUP 3.—DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
| Number of cases treated. | ||
|---|---|---|
| By the Authority. | Otherwise. | |
| Received operative treatment | ||
| — | — | |
| (b) for adenoids and chronic tonsilitis | — | 585 |
| (c) for other nose and throat conditions | — | — |
| Received other forms of treatment | — | — |
| Total | 585 | |
* Including cases dealt with under arrangements with the Supplementary Ophthalmic Services.