London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Brent 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]

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Table: Table D. Diseases of the Skin

Table D. Diseases of the Skin

Number of pupils known to have been treated
Ringworm (a) Scalp_
(b) Body—
Scabies32
Impetigo—
Other skin diseases4
Total36

Table: Table E. Child Guidance Treatment

Table E. Child Guidance Treatment

Number known to have been treated
Pupils treated at Child Guidance Clinics415
Table F. Speech Therapy
Number known to have been treated
Pupils treated by speech therapists517

Table: Table G. Other Treatment Given

Table G. Other Treatment Given

Number known to have been dealt with
(a) Pupils with minor ailments1,392
(b) Pupils who received convalescent treatment under School Health Service arrangements13
(c) Pupils who received B.C.G. vaccination1,544
(d) Other than (a), (b) and (c) above Please specify:
Psychological (Stability)83
Development93
Total: (a) — (d)3,125