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
Barking 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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General Condition of Children
Out of 7,301 pupils examined, only 5 were considered to be of unsatisfactory
general condition.
INFESTATION WITH VERMIN
During the year 20,153 pupils were examined, and 241 found to require
treatment.
CONVALESCENT TREATMEUT
Pupils who are recommended convalescent treatment on medical advice are
sent away for periods of up to four weeks.
117 cases received treatment during the year.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
130 pupils were examined for fitness for employment out of school hours and
certificates were granted.
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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 | |
| 1962 and later | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| 1961 | 30 | 145 | 159 |
| 1960 | 48 | 158 | 159 |
| 1959 | 15 | 58 | 61 |
| 1958 | 14 | 18 | 29 |
| 1957 | 4 | 23 | 22 |
| 1956 | 24 | 26 | 36 |
| 1955 | 87 | 207 | 221 |
| 1954 | 61 | 114 | 144 |
| 1953 | 4 | 27 | 28 |
| 1952 | 13 | 23 | 25 |
| 1951 and earlier | 116 | 153 | 250 |
| Total | 417 | 963 | 1,145 |