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Croydon 1953

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Table IV.OROUP1.—DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for whichseeTable III)

Table IV.

OROUP1.—DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for whichseeTable III)

Number of cases treated or under treatment during the year.
By the Authority.Otherwise.
Ringworm—(i) Scalp4-
(ii) Body8-
Scabies1-
Impetigo26-
Other Skin Diseases41-
Total80-

Table: OROUP2.—EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT.

OROUP2.—EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT.

Number of cases dealt with.
By the Authority.Otherwise.
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint211-
Errors of Refraction (including squint)-1559
Total2111559
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were
(a) Prescribed-1091
(b) Obtained-1091

Table: GROUP 3.—DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.

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--
(ft) for adenoids and chronic tonsilitis-344
(c) for other nose and throat conditions--
Received other forms of treatment Ear 'Minor Ailments Clinic)116-
Total116344