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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 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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periods. Children are now being admitted to Knox Road Day Special
School, West Ham, and Faircross Day Special School, Barking.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
The figures relating to the work carried out in connection with
these schools during the year 1944 are shown in a separate column in
the statistical tables.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
Ten boys have been specially examined in accordance with the
Bye-Laws, and they were found to be fit for employment. Five
schoolchildren were examined under the Regulations dealing with the
Employment of Children at Entertainments.
TABLE I.
A.—ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTIONS.
| Number of Inspections in the prescribed | Elementary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Groups | ||
| Entrants (5 to 7 years inclusive) | 967 | |
| Second Age Group (8 to 11 years inclusive) | 959 | |
| Third Age Group (12 plus) | 545 | |
| Total | 2,471 | 46 |
| Number of other Routine Inspections | 373 | |
| Grand Total | 2,844 | |
B.—OTHER INSPECTIONS.
| Number of Special Inspections and Re-Inspections | 1,368 | – |