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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

Willesden 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: ( b)—WILLESDEN POLYTECHNIC.

( b)—WILLESDEN POLYTECHNIC.

Defect.No.Result.
Heart Disease—Functional1Having moderated exercises.
Anaemia1Remedied.
Deformities—Spinal Curvature2Improving with exercises.
Other Forms3Improved with exercises.
Flat Foot1Improving with exercises.
Other Defects and Diseases1Improved, having exercises.
Other Defects and Diseases1Improved.

Table: ( c)—'WILLESDEN COUNTY SCHOOL.

( c)—'WILLESDEN COUNTY SCHOOL.

Defect.No.Result.
Boys.Girls.
Heart Disease—Organic10Violent games restricted.
Functional10Exercises moderated.
Deformities—Spinal Curvature22Improved with exercises.
Round Shoulders50Improved with exercises.
Flat Feet32Normal after exercises.
29Improving with exercises.
11Improved. Inside supports to shoes.
Other Forms10Had operative treatment.
Cervical Glands—Enlarged10Improving, private treatment.
Ear Disease—Other Diseases01Has had operative treatment.
Other Defects and Diseases01Treatment under private practitioner.
01Treatment from General Hospital.

Table: ( d)—WILLESDEN POLYTECHNIC BUILDING TRADE SCHOOL (BOYS).

( d)—WILLESDEN POLYTECHNIC BUILDING TRADE SCHOOL (BOYS).

Defect.No.Result.
Heart Disease—Organic1No violent exercises taken.
Functional1Having modified exercises.
Lungs—Other Diseases1Having treatment privately.
Ear—Otitis Media1Has had Ear-Nose-Throat Hospital
treatment.
Scoliosis1Having special exercises.
Nervous System—Other Diseases1Attends Hospital 3-monthly.