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Croydon 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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APPENDIX C
NON-MAINTAINED SCHOOLS
Year ended 31st December, 1958
RETURN OF MEDICAL INSPECTIONS
| Year 1958 | Year 1957 | |
|---|---|---|
| Age 11 or under | 58 | 14 |
| 12 | 36 | 44 |
| 13 | 14 | 20 |
| 14 | 24 | 69 |
| 15 | 24 | 54 |
| 16 | 22 | 22 |
| 17 | 15 | 19 |
| 18 or over | - | 2 |
| Total | 193 | 244 |
| B. - Other Inspections | ||
| Number of Special Inspections | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Re-inspections | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 2 | |
| Visits to Non-maintained Schools | 9 | 11 |
The following defects were found by Medical Inspection: -
| Treatment | Observation | |
|---|---|---|
| Defective Vision | 8 | 2 |
| Nose and Throat | 1 | - |
| Lungs | - | 1 |
| Posture | 1 | - |
| Development Other | 1 | 1 |
| Flat Faot | 1 | 6 1 |
| Nervous System Other | - | |
| Other Orthopaedia | 1 | - |
| Other Defects and Diseases | 1 | - |