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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Chiropody Clinic.
This was attended by patients referred from the Ante-Natal,
Welfare and School Clinics. Preference is given to the children and
only mothers complaining of foot trouble are sent.
The number and type of cases dealt with are as follows:
| Classification | No. of visits per year | New Cases |
|---|---|---|
| A.N. Mothers | 23 | 4 |
| 0-5 years | 58 | 10 |
| 5-15 years | 1,798 | 187 |
| Total | 1,879 | 201 |
Number of new patients 201
Average number of visits per patient 9.4
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| Type of Case | No. of visits per year | No. of new cases per year | Average No. of treatments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corns and callouses | 142 | 36 | 4 |
| Verrucae | 1,280 | 140 | 8.3 |
| Fungus infection | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Nail defects | 60 | 20 | 3 |
| Other | 28 | 4 | 7 |
Most cases of fungus infection are treated at the general minor
ailment clinics.
Special School Foot Clinic.
This is held for treatment and advice of school children who
are referred from the routine school foot inspections.
Number of sessions (per year) 22
First visits 519
Return visits 104
Number referred to Orthopaedic Specialist 47