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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 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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Table: Table IVGROUP 1.- DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncieanl iness, for which see Table III)

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 AuthorityOtherwise
Ringworm- (i) Scalp2_—
(ii) Body——
Scabies.——
Impetigo35—
Other Skin Diseases20—
Total57—

Table: GROUP 2.- EYE DISEASES. DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT

GROUP 2.- EYE DISEASES. DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT

Number of cases dealt with
By the AuthorityOtherwise
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint Errors of Refraction (including squint)1871350
Total1871350
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were (a) Prescribed—1061
(b) Obtained—1061

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 AuthorityOtherwise
Received operative treatment (a) for diseases of the ear——
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis—700
(c)for other nose and throat conditions——
Received other forms of treatment Ear (Minor Ailments Clinic)108—
Total108700