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East Ham 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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special point in their medical history likely to affect the choice of
employment. In cases of definite disability, steps are also taken
to interview the parent and advise as to the choice of suitable
employment.
During school medical inspection no children were discovered
whose health was considered to be adversely affected through
employment outside school hours. Thirty-one boys have been
specially examined in accordance with the Bye-laws, and these
were found to be fit for employment.
In addition, 15 school children were examined under the
Regulations dealing with the employment of children at entertainments,
and certified fit for participation in such employment.
22. SPECIAL ENQUIRIES.
No special enquiries were carried out during the year 1936.
23. MISCELLANEOUS.
During the year 1936, the following special medical examinations
were made in connection with the appointment of staff:—
Teachers 26
Assistant Teachers and Student Teachers 23
Caretakers, School Attendants and Cleaners 37
Cook-Attendants and Assistant Cook 1