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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 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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(4) MEDICAL INSPECTION.
The age groups recommended by the Board of Education are
examined annually. Head Teachers kindly send notice to parents
of forthcoming examinations, and the kindly support of Head
Teachers materially helps in getting parents to attend on the
occasion of the examination of their children.
The following table shows the number of children examined by routine and otherwise, and the percentage of defective children found at the examinations.
| Entrants. | Intermediates | Leavers. | Specials. | Other Routine Examinations. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of children examined | 918 | 483 | 566 | 89 | 193 | 2,249 |
| No. referred for treatment | 149 | 69 | 85 | 66 | 8 | 377 |
| No. referred for observation | 209 | 101 | 76 | 15 | 6 | 407 |
| Percentage of defective children | 38.9 | 35.1 | 28.4 | 91.01 | 7.2 | 34.8 |
In 1927 the parents of 62.7 per cent. of the children were present
at examination, the comparable figures for the two previous years
being, in 1926 60.7 per cent., and in 1925 65.5 per cent.
The number of children on the school register on 31st December,
1927, was 7,001, compared with 6,855 on 31st December, 1926.
During the year, the Medical Officer paid 121 visits to 23 departments
for inspection purposes, examinations being conducted
throughout the year on the various school premises. Certain cases
of defect were, as in previous years, referred to the School Clinic
for further examination and treatment.