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
Kingston upon Thames 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Cases of Scabies and Contacts Treated
| Year | No. Treated | Total cases and contacts treated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cases | Contacts | ||
| 1945 | 341 | 251 | 592 |
| 1946 | 152 | 190 | 342 |
| 1947 | 108 | 88 | 196 |
| 1948 | 63 | 82 | 145 |
| 1949 | 27 | 18 | 45 |
Analysis into age groups of cases and contacts treated
| Year | Males | Females | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 Years | 5 yrs to 14 yrs. | Over 14 Years | Under 5 Years | 5 yrs. to 14 yrs. | Over 14 Years | |
| 1945 | 35 | 113 | 137 | 17 | 80 | 210 |
| 1946 | 23 | 48 | 77 | 19 | 69 | 106 |
| 1947 | 10 | 44 | 26 | 23 | 40 | 53 |
| 1948 | 12 | 33 | 25 | 14 | 18 | 43 |
| 1949 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 12 |
INFESTATION BY HEAD LICE
During 1949 there was no evidence of special
incidence of infestation by head lice.
D.D.T. preparations were used in addition to the
usual cleansing by water and soft soap or shampoo.
The measures described in previous reports are
still in force and fulfil the terms of Circular 2831,
Ministry of Health.
It was not found necessary to take any statutory
action for infestation by lice during the year.