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
Tottenham 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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| County District in which children reside | No. of new recommendations received during year | No of children admitted during year | No. of children on waiting list on last day of year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Road School for Physically Handicapped Children | |||
| Tottenham | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| Hornsey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Edmonton | 1 | - | 1 |
| Hendon | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Wood Green | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Enfield | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Friern Barnet | 1 | - | 1 |
| Southgate | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Totals | 28 | 29 | 11 |
| Tottenham School for the Deaf | |||
| Tottenham | - | 4 | 1 |
| Hornsey | 2 | 5 | - |
| Edmonton | 3 | 4 | - |
| Enfield | 1 | 3 | - |
| Hendon | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Wood Green | - | 1 | - |
| Friern Barnet | 1 | 2 | - |
| Southgate | 1 | 2 | - |
| Uxbridge | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals | 14 | 24 | 3 |
AUDIOMETRY
Children tested by Gramophone Audiometer
School Population (31. 12. 52) 33000
Total tested 5372
Absentees 377
Referred to Medical Officer at Minor Ailment Clinic 76
Referred direct to Aurist 36
Referred by Medical Officer to Aurist 39
Children referred to Medical Officer at Minor Ailment Clinic
Referred to Aurist 39
Cleared up without reference to Aurist 27
Waiting further gramophone audiometer test after
attending Minor Ailment Clinic 1
Investigation incomplete (Parents unwilling, left
school, left district, etc.) 9