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
Dagenham 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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Diseases and defects of Ear, Nose and Throat
| Number of cases treated | ||
|---|---|---|
| Received operative treatment (a) For diseases of the ear | By the Authority | Otherwise |
| - | 13 | |
| (b) For adenoids and chronic tonsillitis | - | 141 |
| Received other forms of treatment | 192 | 36 |
| Total | 192 | 190 |
CHILDREN FOUND AT PERIODIC MEDICAL INSPECTION TO HAVE UNDERGONE TONSILLECTOMY
| Age Group | Number Inspected | Number found to have undergone tonsillectomy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| 5 years | 968 | 965 | 46 | 53 |
| 10—12 + years | 1,068 | 897 | 123 | 94 |
| 14 years | 901 | 834 | 68 | 85 |
| Other periodic | 118 | 85 | 11 | 3 |
| Total | 3,055 | 2,781 | 248 | 235 |
Employment of Children
159 pupils were examined for fitness for employment out of school hours, and
certificates given to all these children.
Medical Examination of Staff
The following examinations were carried out by the medical officer during the year:—
(а) New Appointments:—
1. Intending Teachers (Forms 28 RQ) 27
2. Entrants to Teachers' Training Colleges (Forms 4
R.T.C.) 16
3. Essex County Council 81
* 4. Dagenham Borough Council 318
5. Other Authorities 2
(b) Under Sickness Regulations 4
Number of consultations with specialists arranged 101
60