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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
Barking 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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PUPILS FOUND TO REQUIRE TREATMENT
| Age Groups Inspected (by year of birth) | Individual Pupils found to require treatment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| For Defective Vision (excluding squint) | For any other condition | Total Individual Pupils | |
| 1961 and later | 8 | 38 | 40 |
| 1960 | 95 | 249 | 314 |
| 1959 | 100 | 244 | 294 |
| 1958 | 7 | 46 | 52 |
| 1957 | 5 | 48 | 50 |
| 1956 | 1 | 33 | 34 |
| 1955 | 15 | 47 | 51 |
| 1954 | 137 | 154 | 281 |
| 1953 | 62 | 75 | 128 |
| 1952 | 5 | 34 | 38 |
| 1951 | 51 | 82 | 104 |
| 1950 and earlier | 225 | 213 | 410 |
| Total | 711 | 1,263 | 1,796 |
General Condition of Children
Out of 7,169 pupils examined, only 9 were considered to be of unsatisfactory
general condition.
INFESTATION WITH VERMIN
With higher social standards existing today, the incidence of infestation
with vermin is generally much lower than it was a few years ago, and it was
decided to reduce the number of hygiene inspections by school nurses unless
otherwise requested by head teachers, thus making a great saving of nurses' time.
During the year 28,280 pupils were examined, and 188 found to require
treatment.
CONVALESCENT TREATMENT
Pupils who are recommended convalescent treatment on medical advice are
sent away for periods of up to four weeks.
126 cases received treatment during the year.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
65 pupils were examined for fitness for employment out of school hours and
certificates were granted.
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