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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Ten cases were found to be subject to be dealt with under the
provisions of Sec. 57 of the Act:—
Recommended for report to the Mental Health Committee under
the provisions of:
Sec 57(3) 8
Sec 57(5) 2
MEDICAL TREATMENT. Summary of Defects treated at School Health Clinics.
| Skin:- | |
|---|---|
| Ringworm | 49 |
| Scabies | 66 |
| Impetigo | 48 |
| Other Diseases | 714 |
| Eye Disease | 62 |
| Ear Defects | 21 |
| Other Defects | 2,609 |
| Total | 3,569 |
Total attendances at School Health Clinics, 14,782.
Aural Clinic.
The following are the statistical details:¯
| Number of clinic sessions | 87 |
| Number of children attending | 614 |
| Number of attendances | 1,608 |
| Number of children discharged | 396 |