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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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The statistical records of Routine Inspection for 1946 are as follows:—
| Entrants to school life | 549 |
| 2nd Age Group 8-9 years | 540 |
| 3rd Age Group 13 years plus | 481 |
| Other Routine Inspections | 202 |
| Total | 1772 |
It is to be noted that the examinations of the grammar
school pupils were not undertaken by the local staff until the
end of the year, and during the greater part of the year only
two doctors were functioning owing to illness in the medical
staff.
Results of Routine Inspections. The following table indicates individual children found with defects requiring treatment (excluding defect of nutrition, uncleanliness and dental defect).
| Group | Defective Vision | Other Defect | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 3 | 30 | 33 |
| 2nd Age Group | 44 | 41 | 85 |
| 3rd Age Group | 80 | 101 | 181 |
| Other Routine | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Total | 132 | 182 | 314 |
The following is a tabulation of the defects discovered and classified for observation or for treatment.
| Defect or Disease | Routine Inspections No. of Defects | |
|---|---|---|
| Requiring Treatment | Requiring Observation | |
| 1. Ringworm—Scalp | — | — |
| 2. Ringworm—Body | — | — |
| 3. Scabies | 2 | — |
| 4. Impetigo | 6 | — |
| 5. Other Diseases (non—tuberculous) | 19 | — |
| Total (Heads 1 to 5) | 27 | — |
| — | — | |
| 6. Blepharitis | — | — |
| 7. Conjunctivitis | 5 | — |
| 8. Keratitis | — | — |
| 9. Corneal opacities | — | — |
| 10. Other conditions (excluding defective | ||
| vision and squint) | 10 | 2 |
| Total (Heads 6 to 10) | 15 | 2 |
| 11. Defective Vision (excluding squint) | 132 | 39 |
| 12. Squint | 5 | |