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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 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: Table 78Pupils found at periodic medical inspection who have undergone tonsillectomy

Table 78

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
Entrants1,0771,0031288211.98.2
Age 10 and 11 years1,1861,15827924023.520.7
Leavers1,0141,10016022515.820.4
Other periodic inspections (by age group) 7—861162611911119.517.7
12—1337258185848.622.5
Totals3,9254,14570471617.917.3

Table: Table 79Orthoptics—Cases seen at Willesden Health Clinic

Table 79

Orthoptics—Cases seen at Willesden Health Clinic

No. treatedPlaced on operation waiting listNo treatment requiredFailed to attendTotal
2410——34
(b) Cases treated
Discharged curedOperation waiting listObservationCeased to attend
18 (orthoptic)11162

Table: Table 80 Audiometry:Children Tested

Table 80 Audiometry:Children Tested

Total testedAbsenteesFailureTotal
Both earsOne ear
L.R.
8,165859635643162
4,684537373732106

Table: Table 81Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test

Table 81

Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test

Passed at second test24
Referred to Assistant Medical Officers47
Normal Hearing after removal of wax22
Under observation by hospital or private doctor16
No action—further test recommended after given period23
Referred for Tonsils and Adenoids operation7
Appointments not accepted4
Referred by A.M.O.'s to Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist19
Treatment considered of little value17
Referred to hospital8
Hearing improved after treatment11
Recommended for Hearing Aid3
Awaiting appointments24
Failed to attend appointments wearing Hearing Aid9