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 1973

[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—
Scabies—
Impetigo1
Other skin diseases495
TOTAL496

Table: CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT

CHILD GUIDANCE TREATMENT

Number of cases known to have been treated
Pupils treated at Child Guidance Clinics498

Table: SPEECH THERAPY

SPEECH THERAPY

Number of cases known to have been treated
Pupils treated by Speech Therapist450

Table: OTHER TREATMENT GIVEN

OTHER TREATMENT GIVEN

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
(a) Pupils with minor ailments19
(b) Pupils who received convalescent treatment under School Health Service arrangements-
(c) Pupils who receive B.C.G. vaccination2,030
(d) Other than (a), (b) and (c) above:
Heart2
Lungs5
Developmental—other106
Nervous System46
Psychological (i) Development15
(ii) Stability24
TOTAL (a) to (d)2,247