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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 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Table: Defects Treated

Defects Treated

Corn1
Nail, ingrowing1
Callosities1
Nail, club1
Hammer toe
(c) School Children.
Number of children. 153
Number of visits made1,238
Average number of visits per child.8.09
Defects Treated
Corns13
Nail, ingrowing3
Blisters callosities4
Pes planus4
Mycotic infection2
Hallux valgus1
Sepsis nail, club1
Bursitis metatarsalgia2
Hyperhidrosis septic condition3
Verruca pedis120
Defects referred to School Clinics
Septic condition, sprain of ankle. 1
Tinea pedis1
Pes planus, elongation of 3rd metatarsal1

Table: Convalescence for Adults.During the year 24 persons were sent away for convalescent facilities.

Convalescence for Adults.

During the year 24 persons were sent away for convalescent facilities.

Length of Stay.
2 weeks5 cases.
3 „14 „
4 „5 „
Disposal.
E.C.C. Convalescent Home, Clacton18 cases.
Samuel Lewis Convalescent Home, Walton2 „
St. Joseph's Convalescent Home, Bournemouth1 „
St. Michael's Convalescent Home, Clacton1 „
Rest Haven Convalescent Home, Exmouth1 „
Maitland Convalescent Home, Frinton1 ,,