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
Enfield 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS
RELATING TO THE LONDON BOROUGH OF ENFIELD
SCHOOL POPULATION 35,573
ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTION
Number of Children Examined 11,937
Number found to be Satisfactory 11,936
Number found to be Unsatisfactory 1
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Total Attendances at:
Minor Ailments Clinics 16,216
Ear, Nose and Throat Clinics 1,089
Ophthalmic Clinics 5,526
Orthoptic Clinics 2,062
Orthopaedic Clinics 4,529
Speech Clinics 3,106
Child Guidance Clinic 672
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
Total Number of Children 374
Number attending Day Special Schools 254
Number attending Residential Special Schools 120
B.C.G. VACCINATION
Number of children vaccinated 2,506
ROUTINE DENTAL INSPECTION & TREATMENT
Number of Children Examined 29,937
Number found to need Treatment 11,329
Number treated by School Dental Officers 6,874
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