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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

Willesden 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: Table 84Pupils found at periodic medical inspection who have undergone tonsillectomy

Table 84

Pupils found at periodic medical inspection who have undergone tonsillectomy

Periodic age group inspectedNumber of pupils inspectedNumber who have undergone tonsillectomy at any timePercentage of those inspected found to have had tonsillectomy
BoysGirlsBoysGirlsBoysGirls
Entrants389395554714.111.9
Age 10 and 11 years424318388932.528.0
Leavers5097192438.039.2
Other periodic inspections (by age group) 7—8302339816621.819.5
12—13217342219.030.1
Totals1,1861,22229724825.020.3

Table: Table 85Orthoptics—Cases seen at Willesden Health Clinic(a) Cases seen

Table 85

Orthoptics—Cases seen at Willesden Health Clinic

(a) Cases seen

No. treatedPlaced on operation waiting listNo treatment requiredFailed to attendTotal
47—2—49

Table: (b) Cases treated

(b) Cases treated

Discharged curedOperation waiting listObservationCeased to attend
28(23 orthoptic)8398
( 5 cosmetic)

Table: Table 86Audiometry : Children Tested

Table 86

Audiometry : Children Tested

Total testedAbsenteesFailureTotal
Both earsOne ear
L.R.
3,23118817212563

Table: Table 87Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test

Table 87

Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test

Passed at second test4
Referred to Assistant Medical Officers59
Normal Hearing after Removal of wax6
Under observation by hospital or private doctor11
No action—further test recommended after given period10
Referred for Tonsils and Adenoids operation5
Appointments not accepted11
Referred by A.M.O.'s to Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist16
Treatment considered of little value9
Referred to hospital2
Hearing improved after treatment2
Recommended for Hearing Aid1
Awaiting appointments2