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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TABLE 45 MEDICAL INSPECTION Routine Medical Inspection
| School Population | 38,793 | |
| Number of Entrants examined | 3,191 | |
| Number of Leavers examined | 2,627 | |
| Number of other age groups examined | 4,833 | |
| TOTAL | 10,651 | |
| Number found to be satisfactory | 10,651 | |
TABLE 46 MEDICAL INSPECTION Defects found at Periodic Inspection (Classified in accordance with the requirements of the Department
of Education and Science)
| Defect or Disease | Requiring Treatment | Requiring Observation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | 289 | 4 | |
| Eyes (a) Vision | 1,319 | 614 | |
| (b) Squint | 85 | 42 | |
| (c) Other | 27 | — | |
| Ears (a) Hearing | 46 | 44 | |
| (b) Otitis media | 32 | 2 | |
| (c) Other | 26 | 3 | |
| Nose and Throat | 308 | 32 | |
| Speech | 42 | 22 | |
| Lymphatic Glands | 14 | 4 | |
| Heart | 27 | 5 | |
| Lungs | 79 | 7 | |
| Developmental (a) | Hernia | 9 | — |
| (b) | Other | 79 | 74 |
| Orthopaedic (a) | Posture | 10 | 10 |
| (b) | Feet | 39 | 20 |
| (c) | Other | 45 | 16 |
| Nervous System (a) | Epilepsy | 19 | 1 |
| (b) | Other | 6 | 2 |
| Psychological (a) | Developmental | 14 | 1 |
| (b) | Stability | 77 | 60 |
| Abdomen | 45 | 2 | |
| Other | 62 | 25 | |