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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 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: (6)—WILLESDEN POLYTECHNIC.

(6)—WILLESDEN POLYTECHNIC.

Defect.No.Result.
Deformities—Spinal Curvature3Improving with exercises.
Other Forms9Improving with exercises.
Flat Foot3Improving with exercises.
Lungs—Other Non-Tuberculous Diseases1Having regular Hospital treatment.
Other Defects and Diseases1Part of drill omitted.

Table: (c)—WILLESDEN COUNTY SCHOOL.

(c)—WILLESDEN COUNTY SCHOOL.

Defect.No.Result.
Boys.Girls.
Heart Disease—Organic10Violent games restricted.
Deformities—Spinal Curvature02Having exercises.
Round Shoulders42Improved with exercises.
Flat Feet20Improved after exercises.
03Improving with exercises.
01Improved. Inside supports to shoes.
Other Defects and Diseases10Treatment from General Hospital.

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

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

Defect.No.Result.
Lungs—Other Non-Tuberculous Diseases1Remedied.
Kyphosis2Having special exercises.
Round Shoulders1Improving with exercises.