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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Proportion satisfactory and unsatisfactory: | 1968 | 1969 |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory | 99.6% | 99.6% |
| Unsatisfactory | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| 1968 | 1969 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of pupils inspected | 18,067 | 17,789 |
| Parents present | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Care Committee representative present | 87.0% | 86.7% |
Vision
In the majority of primary schools routine tests have been introduced
for children soon after entry. Although vision-testing of
young children requires a modified technique and additional staff
it is hoped that in due course the service will become available
in every school.
Visual acuity standards expressed as percentages of the numbers of children whose eyes were tested are set out in the following table:—
| Not wearing spectacles | Wearing spectacles | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 6/9 | 6/12 or worse | Referred for treatment | 6/6 | 6/9 | 6/12 or worse | Referred for treatment | ||
| Year | Number examined | Number found verminous | Pupils found to be verminous % of number examined | |
|---|---|---|---|---|