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 Ilford]
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"During 1959 the number of children on roll
varied, being 81 on the 31.12.58 and 76 on 31.12.59.
There were 23 admissions and 28 discharges.
Recommendations for admissions were received from
the following sources:-
School Medical Officer 6
Borough Education Officer 1
Head Teacher 6
Parent's request 3
Hospital 4
Re-admission 1
Others 2
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The diagnoses were as follows:-
Collapse right lung 1
Nephritis 1
Asthma 3
Slipped Epiphysis 1
Achondroplasia 2
Dislocated left hip 1
Congenital Heart 2
Haemophilia 1
Coeliac disease 1
Old Poliomyelitis 1
Spina bifida 1
Bronchitis 2
Multiple fractures 1
Osteomyelitis 1
Muscular Dystrophy 1
Paraplegia 1
Diabetes 1
Epilepsy 1
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The 28 children discharged left for the following
reasons:-
Fit for ordinary school 14
Left school (over age) 4
Admission to Special School 4
Left district 6
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