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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
Croydon 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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The following numbers of children were examined by the medical officers during 1971 as to their fitness to undertake the part-time employment indicated:—
| 1971 | 1970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery of Goods for Shopkeepers | 3 | 11 |
| Delivery of Newspapers | 152 | 166 |
| Delivery of Milk | 3 | - |
| Shop Assistants | 57 | 85 |
| Others | 20 | 38 |
| Total | 235 | 300 |
Provision of Milk and Meals
From September, 1971, free milk was supplied only to pupils in Special
Schools, to pupils in maintained schools to the end of the Summer Term
after attaining the age of seven and to other maintained pupils in the 7 to 11
age group recommended by the Medical Officer of Health. Approximately
12,900 pupils received one third of a pint each day.
All milk supplied is pasteurised andthe sources of supply are subject
to the approval and constant supervision of the Medical Officer of Health.
The number of meals supplied to children daily during 1971, following
the price increase of the meal, was approximately 27,050.
Cost of Milk and Meals
Milk and Meals cost £1,278,214. Income from payment for meals was
£465,053, making a net cost of £813,161.
Causes of Death in School Children 1971 (Corrected)
Accidental (Motor) 3
Cancer(Leukaemia) 3
Cancer (Other) 2
Cirrhosis of liver - non-alcoholic 1
Congenital (a) Spina bifida and hydrocephalus 1
(b) Downs syndrome 1
Gastro-enteritis 1
Heart disease 1
Peritonitis 1
Pneumonia 1
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