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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
East Ham 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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T able II.—(
| (1) | (2) | _ (3) | (4) | (5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defective Speech | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | |
| Heart and Circulation. | Heart Disease: | ||||
| Organic | 9 | 20 | 9 | 4 | |
| Functional | 1 | 78 | 6 | 2 | |
| Anæmia | 30 | 43 | 42 | 3 | |
| Lungs | Bronchitis | 3 | 9 | 6 | — |
| Other Non-Tuberculous Diseases | 40 | 51 | 85 | 8 | |
| Tuberculosis | Pulmonary: | ||||
| Definite | — | — | — | — | |
| Suspected | — | — | — | — | |
| Non-Pulmonary : | |||||
| Glands | — | 1 | — | — | |
| Bones and Joints | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Skin | — | — | — | — | |
| Other Forms | — | 1 | — | — | |
| Nervous System | Epilepsy | – | 2 | 5 | — |
| Chorea | 5 | 4 | 33 | 1 | |
| Other conditions | 4 | 11 | 8 | 2 | |
| Deformities | Rickets | 3 | 5 | – | — |
| Spinal Curvature | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Other Forms | 6 | 9 | 10 | 3 | |
| Other Defects and Diseases (excluding Uncleanliness and Dental Diseases) | 212 | 235 | 1282 | 70 | |
B.—Number of
| GROUP. | Number of Children, | Percentage of Children found to require Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspected | Found to require Treatment. | ||
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Prescribed Groups:— | |||
| Entrants | 2040 | 250 | 12.2 |
| Second Age Group | 2006 | 230 | 11.4 |
| Third Age Group | 2079 | 180 | 86 |
| Total (Prescribed Groups) | 6125 | 060 | 10.7 |
| Other Routine Inspections | 1420 | 66 | 4.6 |