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
Wanstead and Woodford 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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The following table shows the defects found in school children as a result of examination by Medical Officers at the Clinic:
| Defect | No. found to require treatment | No. to be kept under observation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | 14 | 1 | |
| Eyes | (a) Vision | 25 | 3 |
| (b) Squint | 1 | — | |
| (c) Other | 1 | 2 | |
| Ears | (a) Hearing | 4 | 2 |
| (b) Otitis Media | — | — | |
| (c) Other | 1 | — | |
| Nose or Throat | 3 | 1 | |
| Speech | 23 | — | |
| Cervical Glands | — | — | |
| Heart and Circulation | 1 | 1 | |
| Lungs | — | — | |
| Development | (a) Hernia | — | — |
| (b) Other | 1 | — | |
| Orthopaedic | (a) Posture | 5 | — |
| (b) Flat food | 9 | 1 | |
| (c) Other | 5 | 2 | |
| Nervous System | (a) Epilepsy | 1 | — |
| (b) Other | 1 | 1 | |
| Psychological | (a) Development | 15 | 2 |
| (b) Stability | 4 | — | |
| Other | 3 | — | |