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

Greenwich 1970

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

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Table: Medical Treatment of schoolchildren

Medical Treatment of schoolchildren

Type of ClinicSessionsNew CasesAttendances
Minor ailments (nurse)1,0806,81029,264
Minor ailments (doctor)147826
Special investigation1751681,228
Dental1,7403,43611,978
Vision2741,6073,172
Ear, nose, throat———
Audiology40177375

Table: Defects treated at Minor Ailments Clinics

Defects treated at Minor Ailments Clinics

DefectNumber
Athlete's foot111
Verrucae921
Ringworm: body1
Impetigo32
Other skin diseases155
Eye diseases138
Ear diseases82
Miscellaneous bruises, lacerations, etc.6,362

Table: Special Clinics—Attendances in 1970

Special Clinics—Attendances in 1970

NewCasesTotal Attendances
Audiology111375
E.N.T——
Special Investigation ClinicsEnuresis1681,228
Nutrition
Behaviour Problems
Rheumatism or Heart Conditions

Table: VISION Routine Medical Inspections

VISION Routine Medical Inspections

BoysGirls
TOTAL NUMBER TESTED7,2016,640
Not Wearing SpectaclesPercentage of No. Tested
6/685.483.2
6/94.03.9
6/12 or worse3.33.1
Noted for Treatment3.23.5