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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTION
A.— Routine Medical Inspection.
| Number of Inspections in the prescribed groups. | Percentage of parents present | |
|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 1,298 | 95.14 |
| Second Age Group | 1,127 | 81.54 |
| Third Age Group | 1,365 | 30.26 |
| Total | 3,790 |
Of 3,790 children who were examined in the code age-groups, 2,567
(67 per cent.) were accompanied by their parents.
B.—Other Inspections.
Special Inspections.
The number of special inspections during the year was 4,225 comparing
with 9,005 during the previous year.
Re-inspections.
The number of re-inspections during 1954 was 9,748.
The Findings of Medical Inspection.
Number of Individual Children found at Routine Medical Inspection to require Treatment (excluding Defects of Nutrition, Uncleanliness and Dental Diseases).
| Group (1) | Number of Children | Percentage of Children found to require treatment (4) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspected (2) | Found to require treatment (3) | ||
| Code Groups— Entrants | 1,298 | 158 | 12.17 |
| Second Age Group | 1,127 | 104 | 9.23 |
| Third Age Group | 1,365 | 112 | 8.20 |
| Total (Code Groups) | 3,790 | 374 | 9.6 |