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Ilford 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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Table IV. A.— Treatment of Minor Ailments.

Disease or Defect.Number of Children.
Referred for Treatment.Treated.
Under Local Education Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Total.
Skin—
Ringworm (Head)3939-39
Ringworm (Body)3434-34
Scabies146146-146
Impetigo586586-586
Other skin disease152152-152
Minor Injuries5959-59
Ear Disease114573996
Eye Disease (external and other)1059310103
Miscellaneous851151700851
Totals208613177492066

Table IV. B.— Treatment of Visual Defect.

Number of Children.
Referred for Refraction.Submitted to Refraction.For whom Glasses were prescribed.For whom Glasses were provided.Recommended for Treatment other than by Glasses.Received other Forms of Treatment.For whom no Treatment was considered necessary
Under Local Education Authority's Scheme, Clinic, or Hospital.By Private Practitioner or Hospital.Otherwise.Total.
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*76346439625654604609996

*Col. 1-99 of these cases were from 1919.