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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 1929

[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, 1929.Group I.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for whicsee Croup V.)-

TABLE IV.

Return of Defects treated during the year ended 31st December, 1929.

Group I.—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, Scalp7...7
Ringworm, Body14...14
Scabies15...15
Impetigo26111272
Other Skin Diseases45550
Minor Eye Defects—
(External and other, but excluding defective vision and squint)84892
Minor Ear Defects80787
Miscellaneous—
(e.g., minor injuries, bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.)44624470
Total952551007