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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
Richmond upon Thames 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Ophthalmia Neonatorum. This is an inflammation of the
eyes in newborn children (up to three weeks old), and is a very
serious disease if not immediately treated. Total blindness may
be caused by neglect.
One case was notified during the year.
| Ophthalmia Neonatorum | Cases | Vision Unimpaired | Vision Impaired | Total Mindness | Deaths | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notified | Treated | ||||||
| At Home | In Hospital | ||||||
| l | l | — | — | — | — | l Death due to Marasmus | |