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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 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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(b) Children under School Age.
Number of children 6
Number of visits made 11
Average number of visits per child 1.8
Defects Treated
Corneus condition 5
Verruca pedis 1
(c) School Children.
Number of children 178
Number of visits made 1,254
Average number of visits per child 7.1
Defects Treated
Corneus condition 18
Nail, ingrowing 8
Blisters callosities 8
Septic condition 2
Mycotic infection 2
Hallux valgus 2
Metatarsalgia 2
Trigger toe 2
Sprain 1
Verruca pedis 131
Defects referred to School Clinics
Hammer toe 2
Oedema 1
Verruca pedis 1
Convalescence for Adults.
(a) Number of applications (with medical support) during
year 56
(b ) Length of convalescence of cases sent during year:—
| Length of stay | No. of Cases |
|---|---|
| 1 week | 2 |
| 2 weeks | 22 |
| 3 weeks | 29 |
| 4 weeks | 3 |
| Over 4 weeks | — |