Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Favus | 23 |
Abscess | 13 |
Chilblains | 10 |
Eczema | 7 |
Rash | 7 |
Pemphigus | 6 |
Scabies | 5 |
Herpes | 5 |
Nose Affections | 4 |
Enlarged Glands | 4 |
Lichen | 3 |
Stye | 2 |
Whitlow | 2 |
Ecythema | 2 |
Injury | 1 |
Poisoned Foot | 1 |
Total | 2,376 |
Scabies | 472 | Ulcers | 9 |
Impetigo | 152 | Chorea | 9 |
Ringworm—Head | 102 | Burns | 8 |
Mumps | 45 | Septic Condition | 7 |
Throat Affections | 42 | Verminous Condition | 7 |
Ear Condition | 26 | Herpes | 5 |
Debility | 23 | Anæmia | 5 |
Eye Inflammation | 22 | Rheumatism | 5 |
Enlarged Glands | 16 | Heart Affections | 5 |
Ringworm—Body | 14 | Myopia | 5 |
Chicken Pox | 13 | Eczema | 5 |
Rash | 12 | Tuberculosis (all forms) | 5 |
Favus | 11 | Enlarged Tonsils | 4 |
Cough | 11 | Chest Conditions | 3 |
Abscess | 10 | Menstruation | 3 |
Influenza | 10 | Scarlet Fever | 3 |
Bronchitis | 10 | Cellulitis | 2 |
Laryngitis | 9 | Stye | 2 |