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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

Croydon 1937

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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It is interesting to note that the fall in the birth-rate, which
has been noticeable for some years, has caused a decrease in the
school population, although the total population of Croydon continues
to increase owing to immigration.

Table: Table I.

Table I.

No. of Schools.Average number on the Registers.Average attendance.Average attendance per cent.
Senior Boys10 c.26982503S3
2 N.P.41439194
Senior Girls11 c.2746248791
2 N.P.36934293
Senior Mixed7 C.2370217292
4 N.P1300115889
Junior Boys7 C.2336218794
Junior Girls8 C.2792248589
3 N.P.74565588
Junior Mixed13 C.4796421388
4 N.P.100585785
Infants (323 under 5)13 C.3927325783
2 N.P.20617484
Schools—
Church of England134039357789
Roman Catholic2
Council32216651930489
Total47257042288189

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"C."—Council. "N.P."—Non-Provided.
Medical Inspection in Schools.
The work of medical inspection is spread over all the staff of
Assistant Medical Officers, excepting those acting as Resident Medical
Officers in Institutions, or as specialist officers.
The Deputy Medical Officer, Dr. Payne, devoted 3/11ths of
his time to school medical duties; Dr. Lewis 9/11ths; Dr. Payton
7/11ths; Dr. Jenkin-Lloyd 2/11ths; Dr. McMahon 3/11ths; Dr.
Morrison 6/11ths.
The groups examined have been entrants, usually aged 5-7
years; intermediates 8 years; and leavers 12-14 years. These are
the three statutory groups. Examinations of children outside these
groups are classified as "others." Children brought forward by head
teachers, enquiry officers, school nurses, etc., are classified as
"specials."