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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 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Verruca pedis 52
Hammer toe 1
Septic conditions 2
Conditions due to sprain 5
Hyperidrosis 1
Fissured heel 1
Arthritis 1
Erythema pernio 2
Incipient flat foot 2
Referred for Medical or Surgical Treatment.
During the year 22 patients were referred to their own private
medical practitioners for the following conditions:—
Pes planus 3
Pes cavus 1
Hallux valgus 2
Hallux rigidus 2
Verruca pedis 2
Exostosis 2
Hammer toe 2
Frost bite 1
Arthritis 2
Dermatitis 1
Paralysis 1
Oedema 1
Onychocryptosis 1
Post operative pain 1
SCABIES.
In order to provide facilities for dealing with the increased
prevalence of scabies and verminous conditions at that time, a
Special Clinic and Cleansing Centre was established in Ruckholt
Road School in the early part of 1942. The following figures show the work done at that Clinic since then.
| Year | Cases Treated | Total attendances for treatment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children | Adults | Total | ||
| 1942 (10 mths.). | - | - | 303 | 1291 |
| 1943 | 522 | 632 | 1154 | 2490 |
| 1944 | 328 | 517 | 845 | 1990 |
| 1945 | 302 | 454 | 756 | 1462 |