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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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Treatment of Pupils
Eye Diseases, Defective Vision and Squint
| Category | No. of cases dealt with by | |
|---|---|---|
| Minor ailment clinics | Ophthalmic clinic | |
| External and other (excluding errors of refraction and squint) | 59 | 431 |
| Errors of refraction (including squint) | - | 1,195 |
| Number of pupils for whom spectacles were prescribed | - | 402 |
Dr. P. Lancer, Consultant Ophthalmologist, reports as follows:-
"The work of the clinic continued as in previous years.
It is suggested that another clinic be held elsewhere in the borough as the
situation of Becontree Avenue Clinic makes it difficult to attend.
Again I would make a plea for early referral of any eye defect to prevent
the development of amblyopic eyes.
Finally, I would like to thank the clinic nurses and staff for their
co-operation."
Diseases and Defects of Ear, Nose and Throat
| No. of cases treated | ||
|---|---|---|
| By the authority | Otherwise | |
| Received operative treatments | ||
| (a) for diseases of the ear | - | 28 |
| (b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis | - | 72 |
| (c) for other nose and throat conditions | - | 28 |
| Received other forms of treatment | 121 | 53 |
| Total | 121 | 181 |
Total number of pupils in schools who are known to have been provided with
hearing aids:-
(a) in 1964 3
(b) in previous years 13
Orthopaedic and Postural Defects
(a) Pupils treated at clinics or out-patient departments 324
(b) Pupils treated at school for postural defects 9
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