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Ealing 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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The following table demonstrates that there has been a continued
improvement in the cleanliness of the children from 1923 to 1926.
In 1927 the percentage of exclusions rose owing to the larger
number of uncleanly children in the schools in the recently added
areas. In the course of the year, however, these schools showed a
marked improvement as a result of the periodical inspections and
exclusions.

Table: Uncleanliness.

Uncleanliness.

YearNumber of Children Examined for Verminous ConditionNumber of Children ExcludedPercentageSummonses Issued
19238,2474185.033
19249,5913293.42
19259,3872452.61
19269,8262092.17
192716,3264102.52

Table: ( b) Minor Ailments.— The minor ailments found at routine and non-routine inspections were as follows :—

( b) Minor Ailments.— The minor ailments found at routine and non-routine inspections were as follows :—

Ringworm of Head6
Ringworm of Body20
Scabies13
Impetigo414
Minor Injuries63
Other Skin Diseases29
Ear Disease (including Otorrhoea)123
Eye Disease (including Blepharitis and Conjunctivitis)115
Miscellaneous (Sores, Chilblains, etc.)240
Total1,023