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
Merton 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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Eye Diseases, Defective Vision and Squint.
| Eye Diseases and Defects. | Number of cases known to have been dealt with. |
|---|---|
| External or other, excluding errors of refraction and squint | 54 |
| Errors of refraction (including squint | 2,694 |
| Total | 2,748 |
Number of pupils for whom spectacles
were prescribed 788
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 | 7 |
| (b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis | 15 |
| (c) for other nose and throat conditions | 3 |
| Received other forms of treatment | 215 |
| Total | 240 |
Orthopaedic and Postural Defects.
Number of cases known to have been
treated in Clinics or Out-Patient
Departments 271
Remedial Exercises.
During 1971, 117 sessions for remedial exercises were held in
clinic premises, 57 new cases being admitted and 51 old cases discharged.
The sessions held at Pelham Road Clinic were transferred in
March, 1971, on closure of the building, to Cavendish Road Clinic.
In April, 1971, the Health Department accepted responsibility
for 16 children requiring physiotherapy in the Junior Training Centre
at Morden when this became St. Ann's Special School. 150 sessions
were held in all at St. Christopher's, Ravensbury and St. Ann's
Special Schools, 33 new cases being admitted and 38 old cases discharged.
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