Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Table 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—(1) Scalp | 4 | — |
(ii) Body | 11 | — |
Scabies | 8 | — |
Impetigo | 29 | — |
Other Skin Diseases | 67 | — |
Total | 119 | — |
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 | 200 | – |
Errors of Refraction (including squint) | – | 1433 |
Total | 200 | 1433 |
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were (a) Prescribed | – | 957 |
(b) Obtained | – | 957 |
GROUP 3.—DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
Number of cases treated. | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority. | Otherwise. | |
Received operative treatment | ||
(a) for diseases of the ear | — | — |
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsilitis | — | 831 |
(c) for other nose and throat conditions | — | — |
Received other forms of treatment (Ear Minor Ailments Clinic) | 131 | — |
Total | 131 | 831 |