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Merton 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]

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10 new cases were admitted and 7 old cases discharged.
37 sessions were held at Wide Way Remedial Exercises Clinic during
1969.
4 new cases were admitted and 9 old cases discharged.
71 sessions were held at St. Christopher's Special School and Eagle
House Annexe Remedial Exercises Clinic during 1969.
31 new cases were admitted and 15 old cases discharged.

Other Treatment Given.

Ailments.Number of cases treated.
Miscellaneous minor ailments154
Lymphatic Glands10
Heart and Circulation13
Lungs29
Development (Hernia and Other)32
Nervous System16
Total254

Appendix ' B '
1. General Medical/Minor Ailment Clinics.
Attendances made by children at General Medical/Minor
Ailments Clinic 2,734
2. Other Medical Examinations undertaken by School Medical
Officers.
Children examined for part-time employment 298
In addition to medical examinations specified as above, School
Medical Officers also carried out 1,280 medical examinations of
Teachers, Teacher Trainees, School Cooks, School Caretakers, and
other staff for superannuation purposes. Arrangements are also made
for Chest X-ray where this is necessary.
3. Recuperative Holidays.
Children sent for recuperative holidays on the recommendation
of School Medical Officers 10
All these children had holidays and when examined on their
return were all found to have benefited.
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