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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
Bromley 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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Table V. (Girls).
| Height in Inches. | 1939. 228 girls' records investigated. Avg. age, 12, 7/12. | 1943. 166 girls' records investigated. Avg. age, 13. |
|---|---|---|
| 49—51 | 1.3 per cent. | — per cent. |
| 52—53 | 3.9 „ | 2.4 „ |
| 54—55 | 7.4 „ | 6.0 „ |
| 56—57 | 11.4 „ | 8.4 „ |
| 58—59 | 23.7 „ | 25.9 „ |
| 60—61 | 28.9 „ | 19.9 „ |
| 62—63 | 14.5 „ | 24.7 „ |
| 64—65 | 5.7 „ | 7.8 „ |
| 66—67 | 1.8 „ | 4.2 „ |
| 68—69 | 0.9 „ | — „ |
| over 69 | 0.4 „ | 0.6 „ |
Table VI. (Girls).
| Weight in lbs. | 1939. 228 girls' records investigated. Avg. age, 12, 7/12. | 1943. 166 girls' records investigated. Avg. age, 13. |
|---|---|---|
| 50—55 | 0.4 per cent. | — per cent. |
| 56—60 | 1.3 „ | 0.6 „ |
| 61—65 | 2.2 „ | 1.2 „ |
| 66—70 | 10.5 „ | 6.6 „ |
| 71—*75 | 7.9 „ | 8.4 „ |
| 76—80 | 12.8 „ | 5.4 „ |
| 81—85 | 10.9 „ | 13.2 „ |
| 86—90 | 12.8 „ | 14.7 „ |
| 91—95 | 11.8 „ | 10.2 „ |
| 96—100 | 10.9 „ | 11.5 „ |
| 101—105 | 3.5 „ | 9.6 „ |
| 106—110 | 4.4 „ | 6.6 „ |
| 111—115 | 4.4 „ | 2.4 „ |
| 116—120 | 1.3 „ | 4.2 „ |
| over 120 | 4.8 „ | 5.4 „ |
When surveying these one can easily form three groups:
1. A small lower group.
2. A medium group, comprising most of the children.
3. A small higher group.