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
London County Council 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]
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| 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reinspections—nutrition | 3,622 | — | — |
| Reinspections—other | 97,401 | 80,631 | 74,618 |
| Secondary school reviewals | 2,771 | 1,785 | 1,908 |
| Other non-routine inspections (see next table) | 47,924 | 50,648 | 48,380 |
| Total | 151,718 | 133,064 | 124,906 |
| Total inspections | 287,981 | 283,854 | 288,504 |
Analysis of non-routine medical inspections
Nature of inspection Number inspected
Bathing centre inspections—scabies 28
Bathing centre inspections—other 128
Employment certificates 5,264
Licences for theatrical employment 468
School journeys 21,409
Recuperative holidays—prior to holiday 1,075
Recuperative holidays—on return 53
Candidates for higher awards 34
Nautical school entrants 149
Outward Bound and Adventure courses 159
T.B. contacts 30
Boarding schools for the delicate—
Pre-departure inspections 130
On return 45
Other handicapped pupils—
Statutory examination 1,072
Periodic special defect examination 5,126
Research investigations and enquiries 186
35,356
Specials, at request of:
Head teacher—special book 1,618
Head teacher—others 4,585
School nurse—after health survey 1,208
School nurse—others 1,401
Divisional officer (Education) 895
District care organiser or care committee 642
Parent 1,488
11,837
All other non-routine inspections 1,187
Total 48,380
| Age groups inspected | For defective vision (excluding squint) | For other conditions | Total individual pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 and less | 32 | 647 | 672 |
| 5 | 163 | 2,172 | 2,313 |
| 6 | 117 | 783 | 884 |
| 7 | 665 | 762 | 1,369 |
| 8 | 1,496 | 1,328 | 2,721 |
| 9 | 319 | 301 | 589 |
| 10 | 190 | 137 | 309 |
| 11 | 1,008 | 514 | 1,469 |
| 12 | 1,934 | 1,086 | 2,897 |
| 13 | 587 | 270 | 823 |
| 14 | 1,029 | 392 | 1,358 |
| 15 and over | 3,807 | 1,121 | 4,748 |
| 11,347 | 9,513 | 20,152 |