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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 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beckenham]
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Half-yearly Statement submitted to the Board of Education
31st March, 1939.
| Infants. | Juniors. | Seniors. | Total. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School. | On Roll | Milk | On Roll | Milk | On Roll | Milk | On Roll | Milk |
*In addition, 33 Children supplied with Horlicks.
Percentage of total on roll receiving milk. 59 per cent.
Percentage in Infants Schools 76 „
,, Junior Schools 66 „
„ Senior Schools 38 „
SKIN DISEASES.
The number of cases of skin disease remains low. Three cases
of Ringworm were discovered during the year, and 17 children
with other skin diseases had to be excluded from school. These
small numbers are a tribute to the effectiveness of the work done
by the School Nurses and to the increased care which parents take
of their children.
EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CONDITIONS.
A number of cases of Otorrhoea are found among children, and
this is a serious condition which may have far-reaching effects. All
the 16 cases were referred to the Ear Clinic. 151 children were found
with enlarged Tonsils and for Adenoids and operations were carried
out in 105 cases.
12 children with defective hearing were referred to the Aural
Clinic ; four children were admitted to Golden Square Hospital for
operative treatment.
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