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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
Ilford 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Infectious Diseases.— There were no outbreaks of infectious disease in
the Division in 1958.
Employment of School-children and Young Persons.— During 1958, 163
children were submitted for medical examination in accordance with the
Bye-laws made under Part II of the Children and Young Persons Act, 1933
and all were found to be medically fit.
Employment of Children in Entertainments Provisional Amending
Rules.— 16 Certificates were granted during the year.
B.C.G. Vaccination of School Children.
No. of pupils to whom B.C.G. was offered 1,940
No. of pupils whose parents consented to treatment 940
No. of pupils undergoing tuberculin test 930
Positive: 64
No. of pupils who received B.C.G 810
Medical Examination of Teachers, Officers and Servants.— The following examinations were carried out during 1958:—
| Officers | Servants | Teachers | Intending Teachers | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Appointments | 14 | 20 | 29 | 42 | 105 |
| Under Sickness Regulations | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
The Causes of Death among Children of School Age (i.e., from
5-15 Years) in Ilford, during 1958 were: —
Multiple injuries 1
Violence 2
Intracranial haemorrhage 1
Heart Disease 3
Addison's Disease 1
Meningitis 1
Misadventure 3
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