Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]
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No. of new students under 19 years 134
No. returning questionnaires 134
No. invited for interview after scrutiny of completed questionnaire .. 17
No. of students seen by doctor:
(a) following invitation—first attendances 14
—subsequent attendances 6
(b) voluntary—first attendances 83
—subsequent attendances 17
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Students referred for treatment:
to skin hospital 8
to gynaecologist 4
to orthopaedic hospital 3
to general physician 1
to surgeon 1
for visual defect 3
for dental treatment 2
No. of doctor's sessions 11
No. vaccinated against poliomyelitis 48
These figures show that the scheme has made a very promising start and in particular
the number of students voluntarily seeking advice is most encouraging.
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