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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS RELATING TO
THE SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
SCHOOL POPULATION 38,793
ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTION
Number of children examined 10,651
Number found to be satisfactory 10,651
Number found to be unsatisfactory —
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Total attendances at clinics :
Minor Ailments 20,133
Ear, Nose and Throat 1,185
Ophthalmic 4,731
Orthoptic 1,751
Orthopaedic 127
Speech 3,124
Child Guidance 1,539
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN RECEIVING SPECIAL EDUCATION
Total number of children 446
Number attending Day Special Schools 336
Number attending Residential Special Schools 110
B.C.G. VACCINATION
Number of school children vaccinated 3,296
ROUTINE DENTAL INSPECTION AND TREATMENT
Number of children examined 25,120
Number found to need treatment 11,072
Number treated by School Dental Officers 6.236
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