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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS RELATING TO
THE SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
SCHOOL POPULATION 35,967
ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTION
Number of children examined 12,221
Number found to be satisfactory 12,221
Number found to be unsatisfactory NIL
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Total Attendances at:
Minor Ailments Clinics 20,904
Ear, Nose and Throat Clinics 1,295
Ophthalmic Clinics 2,847
Orthoptic Clinics 1,427
Orthopaedic Clinics 2,172
Speech Clinics 3,375
Child Guidance Clinic 1,427
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION
Total number of children 374
Number attending Day Special Schools 264
Number attending Residential Special Schools 110
B.C.G. VACCINATION
Number of school children vaccinated 2,220
Number of students at Technical Colleges vaccinated 4
ROUTINE DENTAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT
Number of children examined 26,259
Number found to need treatment 9,921
Number treated by School Dental Officers 6,668
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