London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Harrow 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]

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Table: DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for which see Table III)

DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for which see Table III)

Number of cases known to have been treated
Ringworm: (a) Scalp—
(b) Body1
Scabies
Impetigo—
Other skin diseases289
Total290

Table: CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT

CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT

Number of cases known to have been treated
Pupils treated at Child Guidance Clinics444

Table: SPEECH THERAPY

SPEECH THERAPY

Number of cases known to have been treated
Pupils treated by speech therapists440

Table: OTHER TREATMENT GIVEN

OTHER TREATMENT GIVEN

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
(a) Pupils with minor ailments125
(b) Pupils who received convalescent treatment under School Health Service arrangements3
(c) Pupils who received B.C.G. vaccination1,681
(d) Other than (a), (b) and (c) above:
Heart9
Lungs9
Nervous System: (i) Epilepsy1
Psychological: (i) Development8
(ii) Stability6
Total (a) to (d)1,842