London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Wimbledon 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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The following table shows the result of these inspections:—
| Nature of Defect. | Requiring-Treatment. | Requiring Observation. |
|---|---|---|
| Malnutrition | 1 | – |
| Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids | 1 | 1 |
| Enlarged Tonsils | – | 3 |
| Bronchitis | – | 1 |
| Rickets | – | 1 |
| Dental Defects | 5 | – |
| Other Defects | – | 1 |
| Total | 7 | 7 |
In addition, the Municipal Day Nursery has accommodation
for thirty toddlers under five years of age. Particulars of the
medical and dental inspection of these children are given in
the Maternity and Child Welfare Section of the Medical
Officer of Health's Report. The medical record cards of these
children follow them when they enter the elementary schools
on attaining the age of five years.
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