London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Leyton 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Defects Treated.

Blisters1
Bursitis89
Callosities340
Corns, hard192
Corns, soft28
Corns, under nail19
Hallux rigidus23
Hallux valgus81
Metatarsalgia48
Nails, club68
Nails, ingrowing67
Mycotic infection13
Pes planus98
Hyperhidrosis16
Pernio1
Verruca pedis168
Hammer toe22
Septic conditions22
Conditions due to sprain8
Trigger toe6

Referred for Medical or Surgical Treatment.

During the year 25 patients were referred to their own private medical practitioners or hospitals for the following conditions:—

Dropsical oedema2
Removal of cyst2
Muscular atrophy2
Verruca pedis3
Suspected neuroma2
Excision of nail1
Phlebitis2
Hallux valgus (bi-lateral)2
Pes planus and hallux rigidus3
Sub-ungual exostosis1
Fibrositis4
Dermatitis1
(b) Children under School Age.
Number of children6
Number of visits made22
Average number of visits per child3.6