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 1971

[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)8613,71721,985
Minor ailments (doctor)—-
Special investigation1701961,129
Dental2,0504,34113,801
Vision2661,6683,203
Ear, nose, throat———
Audiology45100435

Table: Defects treated at Minor Ailments Clinics

Defects treated at Minor Ailments Clinics

DefectNumber
Athlete's foot110
Verrucae853
Ringworm: Body—
Impetigo9
Other skin diseases60
Eye diseases99
Ear diseases31
Miscellaneous bruises, lacerations etc.3,537

Table: Special Clinics—Attendances in 1971

Special Clinics—Attendances in 1971

New CasesTotal Attendances
Audiology100435
E.N.T.——
Enuresis
SpecialNutrition
InvestigationBehaviour Problems1961,129
ClinicsRheumatism or Heart Conditions

Table: VISION Routine Medical Inspections

VISION Routine Medical Inspections

BoysGirls
TOTAL NUMBER TESTED6,7216,665
Not Wearing SpectaclesPercentage of No. Tested
6/684.382.7
6/95.05.2
6/12 or worse4.03.6
Noted for Treatment3.73.8