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 Enfield]
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MEDICAL INSPECTION
Routine Medical Inspection
| School Population | 35,967 |
| Number of Entrants examined | 3,213 |
| Number of Leavers examined | 2,541 |
| Number of Other Age Groups examined | 6,467 |
| TOTAL | 12,221 |
| Number found to be satisfactory | 12,221 |
(Classified in accordance with the requirements of the Department of
Education and Science)
| Defect or Disease | Requiring Treatment | Requiring Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Skin | 312 | 6 |
| Eyes (a) Vision | 1,440 | 614 |
| (b) Squint | 99 | 26 |
| (c) Other | 54 | — |
| Ears (a) Hearing | 79 | 80 |
| (b) Otitis media | 36 | 8 |
| (c) Other | 58 | 6 |
| Nose and Throat | 321 | 84 |
| Speech | 48 | 32 |
| Lymphatic Glands | 9 | 9 |
| Heart | 55 | 26 |
| Lungs | 124 | 18 |
| Developmental (a) Hernia | 18 | 4 |
| (b) Other | 127 | 140 |
| Orthopaedic (a) Posture | 14 | 20 |
| (b) Feet | 32 | 34 |
| (c) Other | 81 | 26 |
| Nervous System (a) Epilepsy | 22 | 1 |
| (b) Other | 14 | 1 |
| Psychological (a) Developmental | 37 | 1 |
| (b) Stability | 94 | 38 |
| Abdomen | 43 | 16 |
| Other | 35 | 15 |