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 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Periodic Inspections
| Age Groups Inspected (by year of birth) | No. of Pupils Inspected |
|---|---|
| 1965 and later | 158 |
| 1964 | 1,414 |
| 1963 | 848 |
| 1962 | 163 |
| 1961 | 84 |
| 1960 | 78 |
| 1959 | 314 |
| 1958 | 1,439 |
| 1957 | 614 |
| 1956 | 57 |
| 1955 | 308 |
| 1954 and earlier | 605 |
| 6,082 | |
| Pupils found not to warrant medical inspection 7,56 | |
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 | |
| 1965 and later | 2 | 23 | 22 |
| 1964 | 26 | 174 | 162 |
| 1963 | 18 | 50 | 59 |
| 1962 | 3 | 14 | 15 |
| 1961 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 1960 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 1959 | 15 | 13 | 27 |
| 1958 | 56 | 139 | 187 |
| 1957 | 27 | 49 | 74 |
| 1956 | 7 | 8 | 13 |
| 1955 | 13 | 9 | 18 |
| 1954 and earlier | 24 | 37 | 56 |
| Total | 195 | 526 | 646 |
General Condition of Children
Out of 6,082 pupils examined, none were considered to be of unsatisfactory
general condition.
INFESTATION WITH VERMIN
During the year 23,236 pupils were examined, and 1,042 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. 39 cases were recommended
treatment during the year.
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