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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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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TABLE VIII.
Independent Schools.
Total number of pupils examined (various age groups) 543
Nutrition Table:
Classification "A" (good) 461 pupils or 84.9%
Classification "B" (fair) 82 pupils or 15.1%
| Defect or Disease. | Number of Requiring treatment. | defects:— Requiring observation. |
|---|---|---|
| Skin | 5 | — |
| Eyes—Vision | 52 | 3 |
| —Squint | 6 | — |
| —Other | 4 | 1 |
| Ears—Hearing | 2 | — |
| —Otitis Media | - | 1 |
| —Other | 1 | — |
| Nose and Throat | 32 | 32 |
| Speech | 2 | 4 |
| Cervical Glands | — | 6 |
| Heart and Circulation | 2 | 4 |
| Lungs | 17 | 1 |
| Developmental—Hernia | — | 1 |
| —Other | 2 | — |
| Orthopaedic—Posture | 9 | 3 |
| —Flat Feet | 43 | 16 |
| —Other | 6 | 5 |
| Nervous System—Epilepsy | — | 1 |
| Psychological Development | — | 1 |
| Other | 2 | — |
| Totals | 185 | 79 |
| Number of pupils referred to Dentist | 74 | |