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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
Havering 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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1,765 follow-up examinations were carried out during the
year in addition to 1,710 special examinations.
1,191 conditions were found to require treatment and a
further 588 required to be kept under observation, including the
following:—
No. of defects found requiring:—
| Condition | Treatment | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Skin conditions | 649 | 21 |
| Defective vision | 115 | 116 |
| Hearing defects | 40 | 80 |
| Nose and Throat conditions | 19 | 17 |
| Speech defects | 12 | 9 |
| Orthopaedic defects | 105 | 41 |
| Psychological conditions | 103 | 151 |
Screening Tests
Vision and hearing screening tests by school nurses are
part of the routine medical inspection programme and additional
tests of children in the 7 to 8 year age group are also carried out.
Colour vision is also tested at the intermediate or final medical
inspection.
Cleanliness Inspections
Routine cleanliness inspections by school nurses include
examination for head infestation and foot inspections. 21,618
inspections were carried out during the year and 76 cases of
infestation were found. None of these were sufficiently serious
to require a cleansing notice to be issued to the parent.
Specialist Services
Specialist Consultant and Treatment services for school
children are provided at the Council's Health and Welfare
Clinics by arrangement with the N.E. Metropolitan Regional
Hospital Board, as follows:—
a. Ophthalmic Specialist Sessions
3,669 pupils attended ophthalmic sessions held at 8
of the Council's Clinics, including 988 new referrals.
1,151 prescriptions for glasses were issued.
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