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
Wandsworth 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Details of non-routine medical inspections carried out in 1967 and 1968 are as follows :— ____ ____
| 19 67 | 1968 | |
| Reinspections | 9,617 | 10,084 |
| Secondary school annual surveys | 220 | 96 |
| Other non-routine inspections (see table below) | 6,557 | 6,190 |
| 7-plus experimental scheme inspections | 113 | 93 |
| Totals | 16,507 | 16,463 |
| Total routine and non-routine inspections | 33,795 | 34,344 |
Analysis of non-routine medical inspections
| Nature of Inspection | Number inspected | |
|---|---|---|
| Bathing centre inspections : | 1967 | 1968 |
| Scabies | 71 | 11 |
| Other | 6 | 1 |
| Employment certificates | 907 | 651 |
| Theatrical children | — | 44 |
| School journeys | 3,246 | 3,270 |
| Recuperative holidays : Before holiday | 153 | 68 |
| On return | — | — |
| Outward Bound courses | 8 | 9 |
| Infectious disease investigation | — | 2 |
| Boarding Schools for the Delicate : Pre-departure inspections | 10 | 5 |
| On return from school | 3 | 3 |
| Handicapped pupils : Statutory examinations | 147 | 161 |
| Periodic special defect examinations | 918 | 946 |
| Research investigations and enquiries | 8 | 1 |
| Special examinations at request of : Head Teacher : Child's name entered in special book | 160 | 117 |
| Others | 369 | 338 |
| School Nurse : After health survey | 37 | 35 |
| Others | 166 | 162 |
| Divisional Officer (Education) | 108 | 92 |
| Divisional School Care Organiser or Care Committee | 40 | 55 |
| Parent | 123 | 146 |
| School Medical Officer | 62 | 65 |
| All other non-routine inspections | 15 | 8 |
| Total | 6,557 | 6,190 |