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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
Hornsey 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Always the children's hobbies are followed up, and often new interests
developed. To this end we are endeavouring to arrange during the next holiday
period a visit to the Royal Mint with a few children now in hospital who should
have recovered by then.
During the summer vacation two part-time teachers were employed to
cater for the children in the long break from schoolwork. Handwork, embroidery,
story reading, etc. kept the children happy and busy during this period.
It is quite evident that the children enjoy school and welcome the
teacher's arrival. Parents too are most appreciative and welcome the knowledge
that the children's education continues while in hospital.
Statistical Information
The following tables give further statistical information relating to the
school health service in Hornsey.
PUPILS FOUND TO REQUIRE TREATMENT AT MEDICAL INSPECTION
Number of individual pupils found at periodic medical inspections to require treatment (excluding dental diseases and infestation with vermin)
| Year of Birth | For defective vision (excluding squint) | For any of the other conditions recorded | Total Individual Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 and later | 3 | 47 | 49 |
| 1954 | 8 | 125 | 126 |
| 1953 | 5 | 25 | 29 |
| 1952 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1951 | 18 | 19 | 31 |
| 1950 | 82 | 118 | 185 |
| 1949 | 15 | 14 | 25 |
| 1948 | 40 | 30 | 64 |
| 1947 | 121 | 97 | 198 |
| 1946 | 54 | 51 | 87 |
| 1945 | 31 | 39 | 61 |
| 1944 and earlier | 250 | 150 | 365 |
| Total | 627 | 718 | 1223 |