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 Acton]
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AUDIOMETRY SCHEME
The following table shows the number of children tested by Gramophone
Audiometer with details of failures.
All children who fail the test are examined by the Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, who recommends the appropriate treatment.
1 | 2 | 3 | FAILURES | 7 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | 5 | 6 | ||||
Total of School Population in Area | Total tested by Gramophone Audiometer | Absentees. | Both ears | One ear | Total Failures (Cols. 4—6). | |
R | L | |||||
8,615 | 3,221 | 369 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 29 |
% of number tested | — | — | .34 | .31 | .24 | .9 |
N.B. Absentees includes those who, for any reason, did not complete their 3 testings by
Gramophone Audiometer.