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 unci eanl i ness, font see Tabl e III)
Number of casses treatment or under treatment during the year | ||
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By the Authority | Otherwise | |
Ringworm - (i ) Scalp | – | – |
(ii) Body | 2 | – |
Scabies | 1 | – |
Impetigo | 30 | – |
Other Skin Diseases | 4 | – |
Total | 37 | – |
GROUP 2. - EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT
Number of cases deal with | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority | Otherwise | |
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint | 104 | – |
Errors of Refraction (including squint) | – | 1,483 |
Total | 104 | 1,483 |
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were | ||
(a) Prescribed | – | 1,399 |
(b) Obtained | – | 1,399 |
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 tonsillitis | — | 405 |
(c) for other nose and throat conditions | — | — |
Received other forms of treatment Ear (Minor Ailments Clinic) | 56 | — |
Total | 56 | 405 |