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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 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Table: TABLE III.— contd.Group II.—Defective Vision and Squint (excluding Minor Eye Defectstreated as mlnor ailments.—group I).

TABLE III.— contd.

Group II.—Defective Vision and Squint (excluding Minor Eye Defects

treated as mlnor ailments.—group I).

Defect or DiseaseNumber of Defects dealt with
By the AuthorityOtherwise
Errors of refraction (including squint)...316
Other defect or disease of the eyes (excluding those recorded in Group I)...3
Total...319
No. of Pupils for whom Spectacles were—
(a) Prescribed...723
(6) Obtained...678

Table: G roupIII.—Treatment ofDefects ofNose andThroat.

G roupIII.—Treatment ofDefects ofNose andThroat.

Total number treated
By the AuthorityOtherwise
Received operative treatment:—
(a) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis-59
(b) for other nose and throat conditions-13
Received other forms of treatment42228
422100

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Group IV.—Orthopedic and Postural Defects.
(a) No. treated as in-patients in hospitals or
hospital schools 7
(b) No. treated otherwise, e.g., in clinics or
patient departments 72
Group V.—Child Guidance Treatment and Speech Therapy.
No. of pupils treated—
(a) Under Child Guidance arrangements 162
(b) Under Speech Therapy arrangements 191