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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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| Age Group | Number Inspected | Number found to have undergone tonsillectomy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| 5 years | 719 | 722 | 18 | 31 |
| 10—12+ years | 896 | 843 | 33 | 97 |
| 14 years | 1,199 | 966 | 43 | 24 |
| Other periodic | 570 | 559 | 45 | 56 |
| Total | 3,384 | 3,090 | 139 | 208 |
Employment of Children
221 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 officers during the
year:—
(a) New Appointments
1. Intending Teachers (Forms 28 RQ and IOR Med.) 64
2. Entrants to Teachers' Training Colleges (Forms 4
R.T.C.) 9
3. Essex County Council 83
4. Dagenham Borough Council 160
5. Other Authorities 3
(b) Under Sickness Regulations 2
Number of consultations with specialists arranged 115
Home Visits by School Nurses
4,181 visits were made by school nurses to the homes of school children during the
year.
56