London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Kingston upon Thames 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]

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Defects found at Periodic Medical Inspections

During 1966, 998 (14.9%) of the total number of children inspected were found to need treatment for diseases or defects other than uncleanliness and dental diseases, as shown in the following table:

Age groups by year of birthNumber of pupils inspectedPupils found to require treatment (excluding dental diseases and infestation with vermin)
For defective vision (excluding squint)For any other conditionTotal individual pupils
1962 and later25132628
1961138133144162
196019322121
1959614710
195811756493144
1957292163440
195638527
195510299489177
1954439423572
1953658713
195226245
1951 and earlier1751228103319
Totals6701501565998