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Ealing 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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taking over of the Hanwell Schools in which there was found to
be a higher percentage of dirty children. The value of the measures
adopted is indicated by the fall of the percentage of verminous
children in 1929 to so low a figure as 1.7 per cent. of the children
examined.

Table: Uncleaniness, 1923—1929.

Uncleaniness, 1923—1929.

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
192817,3913892.2—
192919,2763421.7—

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 Head50
Ringworm of Body19
Scabies16
Impetigo227
Other Skin Diseases109
Minor Injuries95
Ear Diseases (including Otorrhoea)129
Eye Diseases (including Blepharitis and Conjunctivitis, but excluding defective vision)155
Miscellaneous (Sores, Chilblains, etc.)306
1,106