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Comparison of Defects Noted at 7-plus Routine and
7-plus 'Special' Medical Examinations in 1965
Number of children noted for treatment and observation expressed
as a rate per 1,000 inspected.
Number inspected at 7-plus Routine Inspections 3,086
Number inspected at 7-plus Experimental Scheme Inspections—18
Defects A* B†
Skin 10.69 —
Eyes
(a) Vision 98.83 55.56
(b) Squint 8.75 —
(c) Other 6.16 —
Ears
(a) Hearing 15.88 —
(b) Otitis media 5.51 —
(c) Other 1.94 —
Nose and Throat 53.47 111.11
Speech 11.99 111.11
Lymphatic Glands 2.59 55.56
Heart 11.99 —
Lungs 16.53 55.56
Developmental
(a) Hernia 1.62 55.56
(b) Other 7.78 —
Orthopaedic
(a) Posture 8.43 —
(b) Feet 24.95 —
(c) Other 6.80 —
Nervous System
(a) Epilepsy 3.56 —
(b) Other 1.30 —
Psychological
(a) Development 7.13 —
(b) Stability 10.37 111.11
Abdomen 1.30 —
Other 53.79 55.56
*Column 'A' refers to 7-plus routine medical inspections
†Column 'B' refers to 7-plus experimental scheme inspections
With regard to the comparison of defects noted at 7-plus
routine and 7-plus 'special' medical inspections, to some extent
the general local pattern is repeated in the Inner London Education
Authority area in respect of defects specifically recorded in that
experimental scheme, although there are some variables. Further
local knowledge of areas and social groups more adversely affected
than others would be useful.