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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 1930

[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, 1930.Group 1.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for which see Croup V.).

TABLE IV.

Return of Defects treated during the year ended 31st December, 1930.

Group 1.—Minor Ailments (excluding Uncleanliness, for which 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, Scalp14...14
Ringworm, Body14317
Scabies336
Impetigo20411215
Other Skin Diseases15818176
Minor Eye Defects—
(External and other, but excluding defective vision and squint)9120111
Minor Ear Defects1225127
Miscellaneous—
(e.g., minor injuries, bruises, sores, chilblains, etc.)67327700
Total1279871366