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East Ham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Ninety-three such cases have been dealt with by the Society's
Inspectors as the result of direct reference from the School Medical
Service, during the year 1934.
The Inspectors have made 333 visits in regard to these cases and the following table indicates the work performed by the Society :—
| CONDITION. | Number of Cases. | Treatment Obtained. | Treatment Arranged. | Cases under Observation. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonsils and Adenoids | 12 | 11 | 1 | — |
| Defective Vision | 13 | 13 | — | — |
| Otitis Media | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Dental Caries | 1 | 1 | - | — |
| General Neglect | 66 | 50 Improved | - | 16 |
| TOTAL | 93 | 76 | 1 | 16 |
The fact that court proceedings were avoided in every case is
deserving of special mention and the Society is to be congratulated
upon the excellent results achieved.
17. Blind, Deaf, Defective and Epileptic Children.
Physically Defective Children.
Table III reveals the regrettable fact that 16 children
suffering from physical defects are not receiving education owing
to their being totally unfit to attend public elementary schools.
In addition it will be seen that 359 children, who are considered
physically defective, are attending public elementary
schools, and since suitable conditions are not available for all
these cases it is not improbable that some of them will ultimately
join the ranks of the unfit.
The present policy of the Local Education Authority, in
regard to these children, is to increase the number of reservations
in Residential Schools, and this is undoubtedly a sound proposition
although progress is somewhat slow.
In regard to the 85 children suffering from glandular and
non-infectious pulmonary tuberculosis, who are attending ordinary