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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

East Ham 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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Table: Table II.—Return of Defects found in the Course of Medical Inspection in 1920.

Table II.—Return of Defects found in the Course of Medical Inspection in 1920.

Defect or Disease.Routine Inspections.Specials.
Number referred for Treatment.Number requiring to be kept under observation, but not referred for Treatment.Number referred for Treatment.Number requiring to be kept under observation, but not referred for Treatment.
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
Malnutrition66384
Uncleanliness:
Head335458-
Body1970--
Ringworm
Head31881
SkinBody2-815
Scabies8-185-
Impetigo123422-
Other Diseases(non- Tubercular)13132249
Blepharitis11255-
Conjunctivitis6-133-
Keratitis----
Corneal Ulcer--8-
byeCorneal Opacities--4-
Defective Vision39612866
Squint24-35-
Other Conditions2961
Defective Hearing18791143
EarOtitis Media4353394
Other Ear Diseases4961
Enlarged Tonsils226731478
Nose andAdenoids651431383
ThroatEnlarged Tonsils and Adenoids81338816
.Other Conditions9194538
Enlarged Cervical Glands (Non-Tubercular)234308722