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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 1917

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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51
Records of attendances and treatment are entered in a daily
register and upon special cards.
During the year 781 boys and 773 girls were dealt with.

Table: The following table shows the conditions dealt with:—

The following table shows the conditions dealt with:—

Boys.Girls.
Vermin of head and body31144
Eczema, impetigo and sores231168
Ringworm11064
Other skin diseases91126
Ear diseases3524
External eye diseases8070
Lung diseases217
Heart diseases22
Throat diseases1919
Miscellaneous161143
781773

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MINOR AILMENTS CLINIC.
Treatment:—
For diseases of the eyes on 1,475 occasions.
„ „ „ ears on 440 „
„ Ringworm on 684 „
„ Other affections on 3,076 „
Total 5,675
DENTAL CLINIC.
The Dentist has visited each school in turn and inspected the
mouths of all children who are 6 years of age. The parents of
those found suffering from dental caries were communicated
with, and if they desired treatment at the clinic an appointment
was made.