[Report 1927] / School Medical Officer of Health, Leigh Borough.

  • Leigh (Lancashire, England). Borough Council.
Date:
1927
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Credit: [Report 1927] / School Medical Officer of Health, Leigh Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    !5 Only those were referred for operative treatment who showed evidence of repeated catarrhal attack, or the tonsils were so large as to manifestly warrant removal or were the seat of sepsis. D. —Tuberculosis. Before the diagnosis is definitely adopted every case, doubtful or otherwise, is referred to the Tuberculosis Officer for his diagnosis, and his opinion as to the infectivity of the condition in order to arrive at a decision regarding school attendance. The following was the number of children so diagnosed : — (a) Pulmonary ... ... ... ... ... 21 (b) Non-Pulmonary ... ... ... ... 62 E. —Skin Diseases. This table shows the number of children found suffering from the various skin diseases specified :— Impetigo. Ringworm, Other Diseases. Total. 107 ... 57 ... 166 ... 330 Ringworm, more particularly of the scalp, has been unusually prevalent during the year. In the absence of X-rays, cure is very slow and the site remains infective for a long period. It is hoped some arrangement can be entered into this year whereby this method of treat¬ ment will be available. F.—External Eye Diseases. Blepharitis was by far the most common disease found during inspection. The parents are very indifferent with regard to treatment, and constant and repeated urgings are necessary to get anything done. Treatment at the Clinic, I am satisfied, is the only satisfactory way of securing amelioration. Every facility is offered. The following table shows the frequency of the several external eye diseases : — Blepharitis. 72 Conjunctivitis. I I Other D iseases. 72 Total. *55