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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 1968

[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) Body—
Scabies1
Impetigo12
Other skin diseases413
TOTAL426

Table: CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT

CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT

Number of cases known to have been treated
Pupils treated at Child Guidance Clinics435

Table: SPEECH THERAPY

SPEECH THERAPY

Number of cases known to have been treated
Pupils treated by speech therapists474

Table: OTHER TREATMENT GIVEN

OTHER TREATMENT GIVEN

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
(a) Pupils with minor ailments133
(6) Pupils who received convalescent treatment under School Health Service arrangements6
(c) Pupils who received B.C.G. vaccination1,619
(d) Other than (a), (b) and (c) above:
Heart2
Lungs8
Nervous System: (i) Epilepsy4
Psychological: (i) Development10
(ii) Stability6
TOTAL (a) to (d)1,788