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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
Leyton 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Cod liver oil and malt had been ordered in 33 oases; anil
4 patients had some variety of iron tonie in addition to light treatment.
Forty-eight children received light treatment without any
other known form of therapy.
Prouress in General Health.
The following summary shows the estimation of school medical officer, parents and teachers as to the results of treatment:—
| Medical Officer. | Parents. | Teachers. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very marked improvement | 13 | 4 | 19 |
| Definite improvement | 42 | 52 | 26 |
| Slight improvement | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| No improvement | 4 | 5 | 17 |
| No data available1 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| 74 | 74 | 74 | |
*Two of these cases have left the district and the others were
absent at re-inspection, one being away at a Convalescent Home.
| Medical Officer. | Parents. | Teachers. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very marked improvement | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Definite improvement | 28 | 27 | 14 |
| Slight improvement | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| No improvement | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| No data available* | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 36 | 36 | 36 |
*One case was away in a Convalescent Home when due for
re-inspection.