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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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| Diseases of the Skin. | Number of cases known to have been treated during the year. |
|---|---|
| Ringworm—scalp | — |
| Ringworm—body | — |
| Scabies | 11 |
| Impetigo | 4 |
| Other skin diseases (including verrucae, eczema, allergic skin conditions, acne, etc.) | 112 |
| Total | 127 |
| Eye Diseases and Defects. | Number of cases known to have been dealt with. |
| External or other, excluding errors of refraction and squint | 65 |
| Errors of refraction (including squint) | 2,984 |
| Total | 3,049 |
| Number of pupils for whom spectacles were prescribed | 738 |
| Diseases and Defects. | Number of cases known to have been treated. |
| Received operative treatment:— | |
| (a) for diseases of the ear | 8 |
| (b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis | 22 |
| (c) for other nose and throat conditions | 3 |
| Received other forms of treatment | 109 |
| Total | 142 |
| Number of cases known to have been treated in Clinics or Out-Patient Departments | 165 |
79 sessions were held at Pelham Road Remedial Exercises Clinic
during 1970.
17 new cases were admitted and 12 old cases discharged.
12 sessions were held at Amity Grove Remedial Exercises Clinic
during 1970.
13 new cases were admitted and 7 old cases discharged.
38 sessions were held at Wide Way Remedial Exercises Clinic during
1970.
8 new cases were admitted and 5 old cases discharged.
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