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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
Merton 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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| Diseases of the Skin. | Number of known cases treated during the year. |
|---|---|
| Ringworm—scalp | — |
| Ringworm—body | — |
| Scabies | 9 |
| Impetigo | 1 |
| Other skin diseases (including verrucae, eczema, allergic skin conditions, acne, etc.) | 262 |
| Total | 272 |
| Eye Diseases and Defects. | Number of cases known to have been dealt with. |
|---|---|
| External or other, excluding errors of refraction and squint | 19 |
| Errors of refraction (including squint) | 3,544 |
| Total | 3,563 |
| Number of pupils for whom spectacles were prescribed | 924 |
| Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat. | |
| Diseases and Defects. | Number of cases known to have been treated. |
| Received operative treatment:— | |
| (a) for diseases of the ear | 1 |
| (b) for adenoids and chronic ton sillitis | 31 |
| (c) for other nose and throat conditions | 1 |
| Received other forms of treatment | 204 |
| Total | 237 |
Orthopaedic and Postural Defects.
Number of cases known to have been
treated in Clinics or Out-Patient
Departments 163
82 sessions were held at Pelham Road Remedial Exercises Clinic
during 1968.
27 new cases were admitted and 26 old cases discharged.
41 sessions were held at Amity Grove Remedial Exercises Clinic
during 1968.
9 new cases were admitted and 10 old cases discharged.
38 sessions were held at Wide Way Remedial Exercises Clinic during
1968.
14 new cases were admitted and 10 old cases discharged.
72 sessions were held at St. Christopher's Special School and Eagle
House Annexe Remedial Exercises Clinic during 1968.
33 new cases were admitted and 44 old cases discharged.
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