Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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TABLE III—continued.
Boys. | Girls. | Total. | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Physically Defective:— | ||||
Pulmonary Tuberculosis | Attending public elem. schools | 16 | 24 | 40 |
Attending certified schools for physically defective children | — | — | — | |
In institutions other than certified schools | — | — | — | |
Not at school | 7 | 3 | 10 | |
Crippling Due to Tuberculosis | Attending public elem. schools | 5 | 7 | 12 |
Attending certified schools for physically defective children | — | — | — | |
In institutions other than certified schools | — | — | — | |
Not at school | 7 | 3 | 10 | |
Crippling due to causes other than Tuberculosis (i.e., Paralysis, Rickets, Traumatism) | Attending public elem. schools | 31 | 21 | 52 |
Attending certified schools for physically defective children | — | — | — | |
In institutions other than certified schools | — | — | — | |
Not at school | 6 | 7 | 13 | |
Other Physical Defectives [e.g., delicate and other children suitable for admission to open-air schools; children suffering from severe heart disease | Attending public elem. schools | 30 | 61 | 91 |
Attending open-air schools | — | — | — | |
Attending certified schools for physically defective children, other than open-air schools.. | — | — | — | |
Not at school | — | 7 | 7 | |
Dull or Backward | Retarded 2 years | 309 | 120 | 429 |
Retarded 3 years | 87 | 47 | 134 |