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 Leyton]
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Girls.—Mumps, 39; Pneumonia and Pleurisy, 42; Rheumatism,
18; Tonsillitis, 16; Operation for Tonsils and Adenoids, 9;
Jaundice, 10; Chorea, 11; Ringworm, 4; Skin Disease, 4;
Egyptian Ophthalmia, 1; Diabetes, 1; Rickets, 5; Erysipelas, 2;
Appendicitis, 4; Typhoid, 4; German Measles, 2; Post Diphtheritic
Paralysis, 2; Bone Disease, 5; Eczema, 2; Meningitis, 1;
Purpura, 1; Fits, 2; Empyema, 1; Nephritis, 1; Cholera, 1;
Operation for Cervical Glands, 1.
VACCINATION.
12-13
13-14
14-15
15-16
Girls.
Boys.
Girls.
Boys.
Girls.
Boys.
Girls.
4 or more marks
-
213
164
53
63
-
2
3 marks
-
94
51
27
47
1
1
2 „
2
105
70
35
43
1
-
1 mark
-
52
38
19
30
1
1
0 „
1
137
101
36
32
-
-
CLOTHING AND FOOTGEAR.
12-13
13-14
14-15
15-16
Girls.
Boys.
Girls.
Boys.
Girls.
Boys.
Girls.
Good
2
562
401
166
213
3
4
Indifferent
1
22
11
2
2
—
—
Bad
—
17
12
2
—
—
—
HEIGHT AND WEIGHT.
Average
height
in inches.
Average
weight
in pounds.
Metric Scale.
C.M.
Kilos.
Girls 12-13
574/8
83.1
1460
37.7
Boys 13-14
586/8
79.7
149.3
36.35
Girls 13-14
58
82.7
147.3
37.51
Boys 14-15
585/8
86.0
148.9
39.0
Girls 14-15 .
60
91.0
152.4
41.28
Boys 15-16
614/8
98.6
156.2
44.72
Girls 15-16 .
603/8
93.3
153.4
42.32