Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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TABLE IV.
RETURN OF DEFECTS TREATED DURING THE YEAR
ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1938.
TREATMENT TABLES.
| DISEASE OR DEFECT. (1) | Number of Defects treated, or under treatment during the year. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Under the Authority's Scheme. (2) | Otherwise. (3) | Total. (4) | |
| SKIN. Ringworm—Scalp | |||
| (i) X-Ray Treatment | — | — | — |
| (ii) Other | - | — | - |
| Ringworm—Body | - | ||
| Scabies | 3 | 3 | |
| Impetigo | 56 | 6 | 62 |
| Other Skin Diseases | 145 | 16 | 161 |
| MINOR EYE DEFECTS (External and other, excluding cases falling in Group II.) | 300 | 9 | 309 |
| MINOR EAR DEFECTS | 399 | 10 | 409 |
| MISCELLANEOUS (e.g., minor injuries, bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.) | 1258 | 99 | 1357 |
| Total | 2161 | 144 | 2305 |