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

Greenwich 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]

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Table: B.C.G.—1970

B.C.G.—1970

SKIN TESTEDNEGATIVEB.C.G.GIVEN
SchoolsFurther Education & Training CollegesSchoolsFurther Education & Training CollegesSchoolsFurther Education & Training Colleges
1st Quarter810686983269832
2nd Quarter1,010—843—843—
3rd Quarter346—301—301—
4th Quarter675505782057820
Total for 19702,8411182,420522,42052

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Examinations for recuperative holidays
Thirty-six such examinations were carried out in 1970 (39
examinations in 1969). The schoolchildren were examined after
recommendations by school medical officers, the Children's Department,
the Education Department or various social agencies, as
being in need of a holiday which would provide fresh air,
nourishing diet and adequate rest. Sometimes these children were
accompanied by their siblings, while mother and children under
five also enjoyed a holiday elsewhere.

Table: Infectious Diseases in Schools

Infectious Diseases in Schools

DiseaseNumber
Cerebro Spinal Meningitis4
Chickenpox393
Dysentery, diarrhoea or enteritis47
German Measles201
Glandular Fever4
Impetigo57
Influenza2
Jaundice9
Measles338
Mumps377
Ophthalmia and conjunctivitis22
Pneumonia1
Ringworm (scalp)1
Ringworm (body)2
Scabies37
Scarlet Fever41
Sore throat and tonsilitis88
Whooping Cough52