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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
Tower Hamlets 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]
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TABLE 61
ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTIONS - DEFECTS
Number of children noted for treatment or observation expressed as a rate per 1, 000 inspected
| No. inspected - 14,494 Defects | Treatment | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Skin | 8.42 | 8.42 |
| Eyes - Vision | 78. 93 | 88.11 |
| - Squint | 11. 59 | 6.07 |
| - Other | 3. 04 | 1.66 |
| Ears - Hearing | 4. 83 | 4. 83 |
| - Otitis Media | 1. 93 | 2.83 |
| - Other | 2.48 | 1.31 |
| Nose and Throat | 13.45 | 31.05 |
| Speech | 2. 83 | 5.38 |
| Lymphatic Glands | 0. 62 | 2.00 |
| Heart | 2. 14 | 4. 90 |
| Lungs | 3. 93 | 7. 52 |
| Developmental - Hernia | 0. 76 | 2.00 |
| - Other | 1.45 | 7. 11 |
| Orthopaedic - Posture | 1.45 | 2.41 |
| - Feet | 5.45 | 9.18 |
| - Other | 4. 48 | 6.28 |
| Nervous System - Epilepsy | 1. 52 | 1.17 |
| - Other | 1. 38 | 1.31 |
| Psychological - Development | 2.21 | 3. 10 |
| - Stability | 1. 03 | 4. 14 |
| Abdomen | 0.07 | 0.28 |
| Other | 17.25 | 17.39 |