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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
Kingston upon Thames 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Scabies - During the year the scheme for treating cases
and contacts of scabies continued to operate as described
in previous reports.
The cleansing was undertaken by Civil Defence Personnel
under supervision of Health Visitors and, with the disbandment
of the Civil Defence Force in June, 1945, authority
was given for the engagement of one male and female assistant,
both of whom work part-time.
The following tables show the numbers of persons treated
during the year 1945, and the three preceding years.
Cases of Scabies and Contacts Treated.
| Year | No. of cases and contacts treated at | Total cases and contacts treated. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Aid Post "A". | First Aid Post "B". | ||
| 1942 | 89 | 135 | 224 |
| 1943 | 349 | 261 | 610 |
| 1944 | 575 | 368 | 943 |
| 1945 | First Aid Post "A" Station was closed 31.12.44. | 592 | 592 |
Analysis into age groups of cases and contacts
treated.
| Year | Treatment Centre. | Males | Females | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5 yrs. to 14yrs. | Over 14 years | Under 5 years | 5 yrs. to 14yrs. | Over 14 years | ||
| 1942 | First Aid Post "A". | 4 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 11 | 42 |
| 1942 | First Aid Post "B". | Analysis not available. | |||||
| 1943 | First Aid Post "A". | 22 | 40 | 67 | 19 | 39 | 162 |
| 1943 | First Aid Post "B" . | 27 | 82 | - | 30 | 90 | 32 |
| 1944 | First Aid Post "A". | 33 | 34 | 172 | 25 | 31 | 280 |
| 1944 | First Aid Post "B". | 35 | 102 | — | 34 | 84 | 113 |
| 1945 | First Aid Post "B". | 35 | 113 | 137 | 17 | 80 | 210 |