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 Dagenham]
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Other Treatment Given
New Cases Treated | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority | Otherwise | |
1,209 | 31 | |
(1) Heart and rheumatic diseases | — | 6 |
(2) Hernia | — | 14 |
(3) Major respiratory diseases | — | 27 |
(4) Major digestive diseases | — | 87 |
(5) Major injuries | — | 29 |
(6) Other major disease | — | 50 |
(7) Enuresis | — | 14 |
Total | 1,209 | 258 |
Diseases of the Skin (Excluding Uncleanliness)
Number of new cases treated during the year | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority | Otherwise | |
Ringworm (Scalp) | - | - |
Ringworm (Body) | - | - |
Scabies | - | - |
Impetigo | 22 | 2 |
Other Skin Defects | 730 | 15 |
Number of examinations made by Skin Specialists 16 |
Diseases and Defects of Ear, Nose and Throat
No. of children referred to Consultants during 1958 76
Number of cases treated | ||
---|---|---|
By the Authority | Otherwise | |
Received operative treatment | ||
(a) For diseases of the ear | — | 7 |
(b) For adenoids and chronic tonsillitis | — | 172 |
Received other forms of treatment | 140 | 44 |
Total | 140 | 223 |