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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

Tower Hamlets 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tower Hamlets, London Borough]

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Table: TABLE 59SCHOOL HEALTH STATISTICS

TABLE 59

SCHOOL HEALTH STATISTICS

Pupils on School Rolls at December, 1967
Under 5 years - full-time1, 747
- part-time1, 343
Infants6, 196
Juniors10, 978
Seniors12, 407
Special862
Total:33, 533
Routine Medical Inspections
Number of children inspected13, 262
Percentage of total inspected39,5
Percentage referred for treatment of defects16,0
Percentage referred for treatment of defects other than vision8,9
Percentage whose physical condition not satisfactory0,2
Non-routine Medical Inspections
Re-inspections5,380
Secondary School reviews12
Theatrical children-
Employment Certificates234
School journeys1,801
Recuperative holidays - before holiday126
Outward Bound courses1
Infectious disease investigations-
Tuberculosis contacts1
Boarding Schools for the Delicate - before departure12
- on return-
Handicapped pupils - statutory examinations221
- periodic special defect examinations554
Research investigations and enquiries62, 968
Specials; at request of
- Head Teacher - special book1651,357
- others473
- School Nurse - after health survey71
- others203
- Divisional Officer (Education)87
- District Care Organiser/Care Committee49
- Parent147
- School Medical Officer162
All other non-routine inspections89
Total non-routine medical inspections9,794
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