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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

West Ham 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Table: TABLE IV Defects TreatedGroup 1. Diseases of the Eye, Defective Vision and Squint.

TABLE IV Defects Treated

Group 1. Diseases of the Eye, Defective Vision and Squint.

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
By the AuthorityOtherwise
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint16422
Errors of refraction (including squint)-1,345
Total:l641,367

Table: Group 2. Diseases and Defects of the Ear, Nose and Throat.

Group 2. Diseases and Defects of the Ear, Nose and Throat.

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
By the AuthorityOtherwise
Received operative treatment -
(a) For diseases of the ear-1
(b) For adenoids and chronic
tonsillitis-225
(c) For other nose and throat
conditions--
Received other forms of treatment104263
Total:104489

Table: Group 3. Orthopaedic and Postural Defects.

Group 3. Orthopaedic and Postural Defects.

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
By the AuthorityOtherwise
(a) Number treated as in-patients in hospital-11
(b) Number treated otherwise, e.g., in clinics or out-patient departments7579