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Willesden 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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C. SPECIAL CASES—FOLLOWING-UP.
Special Cases.—192 of the 7,358 children medically
inspected were referred for further examination at the next
medical inspection, or at the inspection clinic, without home
visitation. These were cases where the diagnosis was
doubtful, or where the child's state of health was low without
any definite signs of disease being present.
Special Cases—Following-up.—4,971 cases with 5,340
defects were referred for home visitation during the year
1914 with the view of medical treatment being obtained,
remedial measures carried out, or other action taken.
The following Table, No. 79, shews how the cases came
under notice, and also gives corresponding figures for
previous years:—
T able N o . 79.
No. referred by
| Medical Inspection and Officers of Health Department. | Head Teachers. | Attendance Officers. | Others. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 2322 | 2401 | 108 | 140 | 4971 |
| 1913 | 1092 | ||||
| 1912 | 1102 | ||||
| 1911 | 1030 | ||||
| 1910 | 941 | ||||