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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
Willesden 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Table 82
Chiropody-Defects
| Condition | Expectant and Nursing Mothers | Boys | Girls | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 yrs. | School | 0-5 yrs. | School | ||||
| Verrucae | 1 | - | 47 | 1 | 65 | 114 | |
| Corns | 31 | - | 28 | - | 40 | 99 | |
| Callosities | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | |
| Nail conditions | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 18 | |
| Warts | 1 | 2 | 6 | - | 10 | 19 | |
| Advice | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | |
| Hallux Valgus | - | - | 9 | - | 33 | 42 | |
| Epidermophytosis | - | - | 10 | - | 2 | 12 | |
| Claw toes | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 21 | |
| Chilblains | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | |
| Totals | 1961 | 39 | 5 | 114 | 5 | 171 | 334 |
| 1960 | 32 | 26 | 103 | 9 | 174 | 344 | |