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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Treatment of Diseases and Defects
The number of defects known to be treated by all sources during the year is shown in the following table:
| Defect or Disease | Number |
|---|---|
| Skin: | |
| Ringworm - | |
| Head or Body | 2 |
| Scabies | 1 |
| Impetigo | 4 |
| Other | 8 |
| Vision and Squint | 1,301 |
| Other Eye Conditions | 42 |
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 488 |
| Speech | 493 |
| Lymphatic Glands | 2 |
| Heart | 9 |
| Lungs | 52 |
| Development | 17 |
| Orthopaedic | 299 |
| Nervous Diseases | 70 |
| Abdomen | 69 |
| Other | 149 |
| Total | 3,006 |
Combined general medical and immunisation sessions
attended by a school medical officer with a school nurse in
attendance are held weekly at the major clinics in the borough.
A short minor ailments session is also held early on most weekday
mornings at the major clinics, where school children may attend
to receive dressings, etc. from the school nurse on duty.
Diseases and Defects of Ear,, Nose and Throat
The following is a summary of the treatment of defects
by the ear, nose and throat consultant:
Operative Treatment
Tonsils and Adenoids * 488
Diseases of the Ear
Received other forms
of treatment 60
*This number includes children treated in hospitals within
the borough and may include a few children from adjoining areas.