Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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Deaths of School Children
During the year notifications were received in respect of
the deaths of two children of school age resident in the borough.
The causes of death were as follows:
1 Fractured skull and lacerated brain
(Motor vehicle accident)
1 Broncho-pneumonia and cerebral palsy
Medical Examination of Adults
166 newly appointed teachers and candidates for admission
to teachers training colleges were medically examined, as required
by the Department of Education and Science.
263 teachers were appointed to Kingston schools after
submitting medical history forms; all were fit.