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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
Ilford 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Medical Examination of Teachers, Officers and Servants.—The following examinations were carried out during 1953:—
| Officers | Servants | Teachers | Intending Teachers | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Appointments | 23 | 10 | 28 | 65 | 126 |
| Under Sickness Regulations | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 |
Camp Schools.
The Elmbridge Camp School at Cranleigh, Surrey, and Kennylands
Camp School at Kidmore End, near Reading, were taken over entirely by
the Essex Education Committee on the 1st April, 1948.
Admissions and re-admissions of Ilford School-children to these two
Camp Schools and the Hydon Heath Camp are medically examined by the
Assistant Medical Officers prior to entry.
The Causes of Death among Children of School Age (i.e., from
5—15 Years) in Ilford. during 1953, were: —
Influenza 1
Bronchitis and Scoliosis 1
Lymphatic Neoplasms 1
Accidents 6
9
Ilford Enuresis Clinic.
Dr. J. Pooley. School Medical Officer, makes the following report for
the 12 months ended 31st December. 1953.
"The Clinic continues to be held on Wednesday mornings at the Public
Health Offices, Emerson Road, and the attendances (apart from absence
through illness) have continued to be fairly good.
1. Appointment List.—During the 12 months ended December 31st. 1953. there have been 97 new cases, made up as follows:—
| Recommended by | Under 5 | 5 and over | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | ||
| Parents | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Private Practitioners | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| Infant Welfare Officers | 5 | 3 | — | — | 8 |
| School Medical Officers | — | — | 44 | 13 | 57 |
| Health Visitors | 3 | 3 | 6 | I | 13 |
| Head Teacher | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 7 | 62 | 17 | 97 | |
Total attendances Old and New cases 580
Number of sessions during 1953 37