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 1972
[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 | |
| 1968 and later | 1 | 24 | 22 |
| 1967 | 27 | 161 | 166 |
| 1966 | 19 | 191 | 178 |
| 1965 | 5 | 19 | 19 |
| 1964 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 1963 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1962 | 28 | 67 | 84 |
| 1961 | 65 | 150 | 183 |
| 1960 | 25 | 55 | 68 |
| 1959 | – | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| 1957 and earlier | 22 | 47 | 63 |
| Total | 198 | 730 | 803 |
General Condition of Children
Out of 5,948 pupils examined, only two were considered to be of unsatisfactory
general condition.
INFESTATION WITH VERMIN
During the year 48,064 pupils were examined, and 363 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. 11 cases were recommended treatment during the year.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
86 pupils were examined for fitness for employment out of school hours and
certificates were granted.
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