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
Heston and Isleworth 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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| Disease or Defect. | Number of Children. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred for treatment. | Treated. | Total. | ||
| Under Local Education Authority's Scheme. | Otherwise. | |||
| Skin— | ||||
| Ringworm, Head | 50 | 46 | 4 | 50 |
| Ringworm, Body | 35 | 35 | 35 | |
| Scabies | 46 | 46 | 46 | |
| Impetigo | 248 | 248 | 248 | |
| Minor Injuries | ||||
| Other Skin Disease | 91 | 91 | 91 | |
| Ear Disease | 34 | 34 | 34 | |
| Eye Disease (external and other) Miscellaneous | 34 | 34 | 34 | |
| Total | 538 | 534 | 4 | 538 |