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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 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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Table: Group 2.—Defective Vision and Squint (excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—Group1).

Group 2.—Defective Vision and Squint (excluding Minor Eye Defects treated as Minor Ailments—Group1).

Defect or DiseaseNo. of Defects dealt with.
Under the Authority's SchemeSubmitted to refraction by private practitioner or at hospital, apart from the Authority's SchemeOtherwiseTotal
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Errors of Refraction (including Squint)43335-468
Other Defect or Disease of the Eyes (excluding those recorded in Group I)----
Total43335-468
Total number of children for whom Spectacles were prescribed:—
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme426
(b) Otherwise35
Total number of children who obtained or received Spectacles:—
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme422
(b) Otherwise35

Table: Group 3.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.

Group 3.—Treatment of Defects of Nose and Throat.

Number of Defects
Received Operative TreatmentReceived other forms of TreatmentTotal number Treated
Under the Authority's Scheme in Clinic or HospitalBy Private Practitioner or Hospital, apart from the Authority's SchemeTotal
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
16671237—237