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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

Greenwich 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]

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Comparison of Defects noted at 7-plus routine and 7-plus 'Special'
Medical Examinations in 1966
Number of children noted for treatment and observation expressed as
a rate per 1,000 inspected
Number inspected at 7-plus Routine Inspections 3,749
Number inspected at 7-plus Experimental Scheme Inspections 26

Table: Number of children noted for treatment and observation expressed as a rate per 1,000 inspected

Number of children noted for treatment and observation expressed as a rate per 1,000 inspected

Number inspected at 7-plus Routine Inspections3,749
Number inspected at 7-plus Experimental Scheme Inspections26
DefectsA*B†
Skin21.6138.46
Eyes
(a) Vision93.3638.46
(b) Squint11.7438.46
(c) Other4.27
Ears
(a) Hearing14.40
(b) Otitis media6.40
(c) Other2.93
Nose and Throat52.5576.92
Speech16.2738.46
Lymphatic Glands7.74—
Heart16.8076.92
Lungs17.0738.46
Developmental
(a) Hernia5.87—
(b) Other8.00
Orthopaedic
(a) Posture8.54—
(b) Feet46.14—
(c) Other8.00—
Nervous System
(a) Epilepsy2.67—
(b) Other4.27—
Psychological
(a) Development8.0038.46
(b) Stability14.14115.38
Abdomen3.20—
Other45.35307.69

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*Column A refers to 7-plus routine medical inspections
†Column 'B' refers to 7-plus experimental scheme inspections
Educationally Subnormal Pupils
Number examined: 66
Number recommended:
1. Day E.S.N. School 40
2. Boarding E.S.N. School 4
3. Ordinary school with special help 10
4. Junior Training Centre 12