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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
Erith 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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Physically Defective Children.
A. TUBERCULOUS CHILDREN.
I.—Children Suffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
(Including pleura and intra-thoracic glands.)
| At Certified Special Schools | At Public Elementary Schools | At other Institutions | At no School or Institution | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 |
| II.—Children Suffering from Non-Pulmonary Tuberculosis | ||||
| At Certified Special Schools | At Public Klementary Schools | At other Institutions | At no School or Institution | Total |
| — | 5 | 1 | — | 6 |
| B. DELICATE CHILDREN. | ||||
| At Certified Special Schools | At Public Elementary Schools | At other Institutions | At no School or Institution | Total |
| 3 | 26 | — | 3 | 32 |
| C. CRIPPLED CHILDREN. | ||||
| At Certified Special Schools | At Public Elementary Schools | At other Institutions | At no School or Institution | Total |
| 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
| D. CHILDREN WITH HEART DISEASE. | ||||
| At Certified Special Schools | At Public Elementary Schools | At other Institutions | At no School or Institution | Total |
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |