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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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DISEASES OF THE SKIN (excluding uncleanliness, for which see Table III)
| Number of cases known to have been treated | |
|---|---|
| Ringworm: (a) Scalp | — |
| (,b) Body | — |
| Scabies | — |
| Impetigo | —- |
| Other skin diseases | 473 |
| TOTAL | 473 |
CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT
| Number of cases known to have been treated | |
|---|---|
| Pupils treated at Child Guidance Clinics | 447 |
SPEECH THERAPY
| Number of cases known to have been treated | |
|---|---|
| Pupils treated by Speech Therapist | 423 |
OTHER TREATMENT GIVEN
| Number of cases known to have been dealt with | |
|---|---|
| (a) Pupils with minor ailments . . | 229 |
| (b) Pupils who received convalescent treatment under School Health Service arrangements | 5 |
| (c) Pupils who received B.C.G. vaccination | 1,685 |
| Heart | 5 |
| Lungs | 12 |
| Nervous System: (i) Epilepsy | 7 |
| Psychological: (i) Development | 16 |
| (ii) Stability | 15 |
| TOTAL (a) to (d) | 1,974 |