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 1970
[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 |
|---|---|
| 1966 and later | 157 |
| 1965 | 1,167 |
| 1964 | 952 |
| 1963 | 149 |
| 1962 | 85 |
| 1961 | 75 |
| 1960 | 629 |
| 1959 | 1,636 |
| 1958 | 687 |
| 1957 | 61 |
| 1956 | 168 |
| 1955 and earlier | 386 |
| 6,152 | |
| Pupils found not to warrant medical inspection | 845 |
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 | |
| 1966 and later | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 1965 | 13 | 86 | 85 |
| 1964 | 18 | 48 | 61 |
| 1963 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 1962 | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 1960 | 38 | 118 | 136 |
| 1959 | 74 | 182 | 228 |
| 1958 | 26 | 56 | 75 |
| 1957 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1956 | 2 | 9 | 10 |
| 1955 and earlier | 22 | 30 | 49 |
| Total | 199 | 551 | 670 |
General Condition of Children
Out of 6,152 pupils examined, only three were considered to be of
unsatisfactory general condition.
INFESTATION WITH VERMIN
During the year 16,037 pupils were examined, and 177 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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