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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 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: Table 66Orthoptics—Cases seen at Pound Lane Clinic

Table 66

Orthoptics—Cases seen at Pound Lane Clinic

Total No. of cases seenNo. of new casesPlaced on operation waiting listDischarged curedFailed to attend
OrthopticCosmetic
9720911515

Table: Table 67 Audiometry : Children Tested

Table 67 Audiometry : Children Tested

Routine
Age group1st TestsRe-testsFailures Totals
Both earsOne ear
RightLeft
Up to 7 years1,6811338102745
Intermediate1,3595210101232
Leavers1,71952581528
Totals19634,759237232854105
19624,978247204944113

Table:

Specials
All ages1st TestsRe-testsFailuresTotals
Both earsOne ear
RightLeft
Totals1963928271527785214
1962761259545884196

Table: Table 68Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test

Table 68

Summary of Failures to pass Audiometer Test

Passed at second test150
Referred to Assistant Medical Officers173
Normal Hearing after removal of wax21
Under observation by hospital or private doctor9
No action—further test recommended after given period47
Referred for Tonsils and Adenoids operation18
Appointments not accepted9
Referred by A.M.O.'s to Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist99
Treatment considered of little value11
Referred to hospital10
Hearing improved after treatment29
Recommended for Hearing Aid2
Awaiting appointments9
Failed to attend appointments23