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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 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Knotts Green Open-air School Cases.
Only nine children, five being new cases, received artificial light treatment during the year 1935.
| Medical Officer. | Parents. | Teachers. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very marked improvement | 3 | — | 2 |
| Definite improvement | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Slight improvement | 1 | 1 | — |
| No improvement | 1 | — | 6 |
| No data available | — | 2 | — |
| 9 | 9 | 9 |
Note of Unfavourable Symptoms.
One child complained of feeling giddy and sick after light
treatment.; after 18 attendances treatment was discontinued.
This was the only case during 1935 with an unfavourable reaction
to U.V.R.
Children suffering from diabetes, pulmonary tuberculosis or
renal disease are unsuitable subjects for the treatment.
Depression, headaches, sickness, lassitude or irritability
following exposure to the Ultra Violet Ray are indications for
ceasing the treatment.
General Conclusions.
General Health.
86 cases out of 103 (83.5 %) showed definite or much improvement
according to the medical officer.
84 cases out of 99 (84.8 %) showed definite or much improvement
according to the parents.
66 cases out of 99 (06.6 %) showed definite or much improvement
according to the teachers.
Special Symptoms.
96 cases out of 116 (82.7 %) showed much improvement or
were cured.