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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
Leyton 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Many large hospitals are easily reached from Leyton, and
parents can obtain skilled advice and treatment for any condition
arising in their children ; in addition, cases are received into the
Whipps Cross Hospital.
Records of attendances and treatment are entered in a
register, and upon special cards.
During the year 1,325 boys and 1,005 girls attended the
Inspection Clinic.
The following table shows the conditions dealt with:—
| Boys. | Girls. | |
|---|---|---|
| Vermin of head and body | 96 | 151 |
| Ringworm of scalp | 109 | 81 |
| Ringworm of other parts of body | 85 | 36 |
| Scabies | 123 | 110 |
| Other skin diseases | 523 | 299 |
| Ear diseases | 60 | 59 |
| External eye diseases | 98 | 104 |
| Lung diseases | 29 | 19 |
| Heart disease | 13 | 10 |
| Throat diseases | 33 | 33 |
| Miscellaneous | 156 | 103 |
| Total | 1,325 | 1,005 |
MINOR AILMENTS CLINIC.
Treatment:—
For diseases of eyes on 2,888 occasions.
,, ,, ears on 1,065 ,,
,, Ringworm on 825 ,,
,, Other affections 5,433 „
Total 10,211
92 children suffering from Ringworm of the scalp were treated
by X-rays at the London Hospital.