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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 1928

[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, 1928.Group 1.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for whic see Croup V.).

TABLE IV.

Return of Defects treated during the year ended 31st December, 1928.

Group 1.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for whic see Croup V.).

Diseases or Defects.Number of Defects treated, or under treatment during the year.
Under the Authority's Scheme.Otherwise.Total.
1234
Skin— Ringworm, Scalp99
Ringworm, Body23124
Scabies10...10
Impetigo30812320
Other Skin Diseases26834
Minor Eye Defects— (External and other, but excluding defective vision and squint)34943
Minor Ear Defects88290
Miscellaneous— (e.g., minor injuries, bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.)29118309
Total78950839