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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
Beckenham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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Hawes Down Infants—The open verandah has been enclosed.
Generally.—In many cases modern furniture has been provided
and sanitary drinking fountains have now been installed
in place of the old bowl and cup type, and many minor
works of modification have been carried out.
The monthly Magazine, "Better Health," was distributed
throughout the year to all Schools, and use made of special Literature
supplied by the Central Council for Health Education.
CLOTHING AND FOOTGEAR
The records of the children inspected this year show there were
very few children whose condition was unsatisfactory.
The home visits to cases of infectious disease, absentees from school, cases who fail clinic appointments, etc., are made by the School Nurses, in addition to attendance at the Minor Ailment, Inspection and Special Clinics; the following figures give some indication of the amount of work done by them during the year :—
| Home Visits : | Total 1937 | Total 1936 |
|---|---|---|
| To cases of Infectious Disease | 379 | 646 |
| Other cases | 1502 | 1733 |
| Follow-up cases | ||
| No reply | 153 | 143 |
| Total Home Visits | 2034 | 2522 |
| Visits to Schools : | ||
| 83 | 86 | |
| Children Examined | 11744 | 14226 |
| Found Unclean | 62 | 103 |
| Children seen | 2751 | 2400 |
| Clinic Sessions Attended : | ||
| Minor Ailment Clinics | 420 | 410 |
| Inspection Clinics | 108 | 113 |
| Eye Clinics | 41 | 40 |
| Immunisation Clinics | 96 | 85 |
| Aural Clinics | 11 | 11 |
| Dental Clinic | 80 | 66 |