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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
Kingston upon Thames 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Analysis of Cases Treated
| Children Treated During 1965 | Discharged | Remaining at end of Period Covered | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stammering | 63 | 17 | 46 |
| Cluttering | 1 | - | 1 |
| Dyslalia | 223 | 77 | 146 |
| Idioglossia | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Anarthria Dysarthria | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| Aphasia Dysphasia | 2 | - | 2 |
| Aphonia Dysphonia | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cleft Palate | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Hyperrhinophonia | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Hyporhinophonia | - | - | - |
| Defective Speech | |||
| Due to: Amentia Dementia | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Deafness | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Retarded Speech | 26 | 8 | 18 |
| Totals | 357 | 117 | 240 |
Analysis of Children Discharged
By Therapist 73
Because of Non Co-operation of Parents 8
Because of Transfer to another District 13
Because of Transfer to Special Schools 10
For other Reasons 13
Ophthalmic Clinics
During the year 1,343 children were examined at the school eye
clinics; 468 were prescribed glasses, which were dispensed by National
Health Service opticians. Immediately after children obtain their
spectacles they are re-examined at the eye clinics. Children requiring
orthoptic treatment are referred to hospital. Vision testing of all
school children is carried out at the time of their routine medical
examinations, and also at thirteen years of age.