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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 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]

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Genu Valgum5
Posture—
Pigeon Chest-
Flat Feet10
Valgus Ankles13
Other forms33
Minor Injuries11
Rheumatism2
Other Defects and Diseases14
Total number of ailments560

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RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAYS.
During 1964 14 Children were recommended for recuperative holidays
and were placed by the Borough Education Officer.
SPECIAL CLINICS
OPHTHALMIC CLINIC

Table: The following table summarises the attendance of school children:-

The following table summarises the attendance of school children:-

ClinicSessionsNew CasesOld CasesAttendances
Kenwood Gardens951827461,356
Mayesbrook921694581,128
Manford Way111860121
Totals1983691,2642,605

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735 complete pairs of spectacles were provided, some of these
being renewals after breakages. In addition, in 287 cases the lenses of
spectacles were replaced or repairs of frames were carried out.
Dr. H. J. R. Thorne, M.B., B.S., D.O., D.O.M.S.,the Ophthalmologist,
reports as follows:—