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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

Ealing 1930

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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Table: Uncleanliness, 1923—1930.

Uncleanliness, 1923—1930.

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—
193020,7203821.84

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 Head15
Ringworm of Body30
Scabies21
Impetigo269
Other Skin Diseases89
Minor Injuries138
Ear Diseases (including Otorrhœa)125
Eye Diseases (including Blepharitis and Conjunctivitis, but excluding defective vision)181
Miscellaneous (Sores, Chilblains, etc.)447
1,315