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 1971
[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 Pupils | |
| 1967 and later | - | 14 | 13 |
| 1966 | 11 | 101 | 93 |
| 1965 | 14 | 130 | 134 |
| 1964 | 2 | 9 | 8 |
| 1963 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 1962 | - | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 31 | 103 | 103 |
| 1960 | 53 | 146 | 178 |
| 1959 | 13 | 36 | 45 |
| 1958 | 2 | - | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 1956 and earlier | 19 | 53 | 66 |
| Total | 147 | 608 | 659 |
General Condition of Children
Out of 5,655 pupils examined 7 were considered to be of unsatisfactory
general condition.
INFESTATION WITH VERMIN
During the year 41,925 examinations of pupils were carried out, and
315 children were found to require treatment.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
54 pupils were examined for fitness for employment out of school
hours and certificates were granted.
DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR. NOSE AND THROAT
A Specialist Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant attends weekly at Central
Clinic.
Pupils known to have been treated
Received operative treatment
(a) for diseases of the ear 26
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis 199
(c) for other nose and throat conditions 4
Received other forms of treatment 158
Total number of pupils in schools who are known to have been
provided with hearing aids:-
(a) in 1971 14
(b) in previous years 75
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