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 uncieanl iness, for which see Table III)
Number of cases treated or under treatment during the year | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority | Otherwise | |
Ringworm- (i) Scalp | 2 | _— |
— | — | |
Scabies. | — | — |
Impetigo | 35 | — |
Other Skin Diseases | 20 | — |
Total | 57 | — |
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 Errors of Refraction (including squint) | 187 | 1350 |
Total | 187 | 1350 |
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were (a) Prescribed | — | 1061 |
— | 1061 |
GROUP 3.- DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
Number of cases treated | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority | Otherwise | |
Received operative treatment | — | — |
— | 700 | |
— | — | |
Received other forms of treatment Ear (Minor Ailments Clinic) | 108 | — |
Total | 108 | 700 |