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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 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: Table 67Orthoptics—Cases seen at Pound Lane Clinic

Table 67

Orthoptics—Cases seen at Pound Lane Clinic

Total No. of cases seenNo. of new casesPlaced on operation waiting listDischarged curedFailed to attend
OrthopticCosmetic
10135810420

Table: Table 68 Audiometry: Children TestedRoutine

Table 68 Audiometry: Children Tested

Routine

Age group1st TestsRe-testsFailuresTotal
Both earsOne ear
RightLeft
Up to 7 years1,67614710252055
Intermediate1,470604101529
Leavers1,83240614929
Totals 19624,978247204944113
1961 Specials7,488407697369211
All ages1st TestsRe-testsFailuresTotal
Both earsOne ear
RightLeft
Totals 1962761259545884196
1961633316706581216

Table: Table 69Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test

Table 69

Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test

Passed at second test174
Referred to Assistant Medical Officers159
Normal Hearing after removal of wax17
Under observation by hospital or private doctor12
No action—further test recommended after given period21
Referred for Tonsils and Adenoids operation16
Appointments not accepted5
Referred by A.M.O.'s to Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist103
Treatment considered of little value7
Referred to hospital9
Hearing improved after treatment21
Recommended for Hearing Aid2
Awaiting appointments7
Failed to attend appointments13