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Heston and Isleworth 1921

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]

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(Heston and Isleworth).

Table II.—RETURN OF DEFECTS found in the Course of Medical Inspection in 1921.

Disease or Defect.Routine Inspections.Specials.
Number referred for treatment.Number reqniring to be kept under observation, but I not referred for treatment.Number referred for treatment.Number requiring to be kept under observation, but not referred for treatment.
12345
Malnutrition...2...1
Poor Nutritionv16
U ncleanliness—
Head775329727
Body118...1
Skin —
Ringworm
Head1...253
Body......141
Scabies1215
Impetigo3219818
Other Diseases (non-tubercular)2278192
Minor Injuries......311
Eye-
Blepharitis127512
Conjuntivitis...265
Keratitis...11
Corneal Ulcer.......1
Corneal Opacities.........1
Defective Vision16510267
Squint1030...4
Other Conditions17523
Ear—
Defective Hearing.112114
Otitis Media21678
Other Ear Diseases2...1537
Nose and Throat—
Enlarged Tonsils602791725
Adenoids233516
Enlarged Tonsils & Adenoids304057
Other Conditions1455931