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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 1927

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

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Table: TABLE IV.Return of Defects treated during the year ended 31st December, 1927.Group 1.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for whichsee Croup V.).

TABLE IV.

Return of Defects treated during the year ended 31st December, 1927.

Group 1.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for which

see Croup V.).

Diseases or Defects. 1Number of Defects treated, or under treatment during the year.
Under the Authority's Scheme. 2Otherwise. 3Total. 4
Skin—.........
Ringworm, Scalp11...11
Ringworm, Body11516
Scabies10212
Impetigo32010330
Other Skin Diseases211132
Minor Eye Defects—.........
(External and other, but excluding defective vision and squint)221234
Minor Ear Defects62668
Miscellaneous- (e.g., minor injuries, bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.)21327240
Total67073743