London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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Table 83
Employment of Children and Young Persons
| 1958 | 1957 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of children medically examined in order to ascertain whether they were physically fit to undertake employment of a light nature outside school hours | 140 | 205 |
| No. of instances in which the state of health was found to be such that certificates were withheld | - | - |
| No. of children examined as to fitness to take part in entertainments | 20 | 5 |
| No. of cases in which certificates to take part in entertainments were withheld | — | 1 |
Table 84
Medical Examination of Teachers
| 1958 | 1957 | |
|---|---|---|
| No. of teachers examined as to fitness for appointment | 1 | 3 |
| No. of students examined as to fitness for first appointment | 65 | 88 |
| No. of students examined as to fitness to undertake training course | 45 | 41 |