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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 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]

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Table: Diseases and Defects of Ear, Nose and Throat Number of children referred to Consultants during 1960—55

Diseases and Defects of Ear, Nose and Throat Number of children referred to Consultants during 1960—55

Number of cases treated
By the AuthorityOtherwise
Received operative treatment (a) For diseases of the ear-47
(b) For adenoids and chronic tonsillitis-166
Received other forms of treatment13362
Total133275

Table: CHILDREN FOUND AT PERIODIC MEDICAL INSPECTION TO HAVE UNDERGONE TONSILLECTOMY

CHILDREN FOUND AT PERIODIC MEDICAL INSPECTION TO HAVE UNDERGONE TONSILLECTOMY

Age GroupNumber InspectedNumber found to have undergone tonsillectomy
BoysGirlsBoysGirls
5 years44445398
10—12 + years9489271923
14 years50347038
Other periodic808760218
Total2,7032,6105247

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Employment of Children
215 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. Entrants to the Teaching Profession and to Training Colleges 67
2. Essex County Council 118
3. Dagenham Borough Council 197
4. Other Authorities
(b) Under Sickness Regulations 9
(c) Other purposes 91
Number of consultations with specialists arranged 55
Home Visits by School Nurses
2,670 visits were made by school nurses to the homes of school children during the
year.
61