[Report 1939] / School Medical Officer of Health, Chesterfield.

  • Chesterfield (England). Council.
Date:
1939
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Credit: [Report 1939] / School Medical Officer of Health, Chesterfield. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The following table shows the complaints for which the children were treated. No. of Skin Diseases ;— Visits. Scabies 94 Impetigo 173 Ringworm (Scalp) 18 Ringsvorm (Body) 18 Other Skin Diseases 123 E\^e Diseases :— Blepharitis 36 Conjunctivitis 23 Corneal Ulcer 1 Other Eye Diseases 86 Ear Diseases :— Otorrhoea 70 Wax 27 Other Ear Diseases 23 Diseases of the Nose and Throat :— Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids 68 Other Conditions 139 Verminous Heads and Bodies 70 Septic Sores and Abrasions 888 General Examinations 262 Dental Diseases 19 All other Diseases 624 TONSILS AND ADENOIDS. The scheme which came into force with the Royal Hospital towards the end of 1933 has worked smootlily and satisfactorily during the year under review. Action taken during 1939 in dealing with cases of enlarged tonsils and adenoids will be found in Table IV. Group 3, at the end of this Report. TUBERCULOSIS. I wish to express my grateful thanks to Dr. Robertson for his continued and valuable help and co-operation during the year.
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