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There was also a mild outbreak of Haemolytic
Streptococcal sore throats at the Elmbridge School, but this
was soon under control.
MINOR AILMENT CLINICS. - The Minor Ailment
clinics functioned as last year, a full session weekly being
operated at both the Mayes brook and Kenwood Gardens
Clinics. In addition facilities were afforded for any urgent
cases to consult the doctor at the immunisation clinics held
weekly at Mayes brook Clinic and the Kenwood Gardens Clinic.
NEW OR ORIGINAL WORK. - Dr. O'Connor Wilson,
one of the School Medical Officers, carried out a foot and
posture survey throughout the Ilford schools of children of
the age group 9 to 11 years. Of the 5,271 children examined
27. 1% were found to have foot defects and 12.4% postural
defects. 543 were referred to the physiotherapist for treatment
by exercises and the more severe cases were referred
to the Orthopaedic Surgeon for opinion. This survey is the
subject of a separate report by Dr. O'Connor Wilson.
Dr. Taylor is hoping to introduce a series of lectures
in the schools on the relation of lung cancer to smoking.
A small day class for maladjusted pupils has been
opened in one of the old school premises and although this
is restricted to six in number it is hoped in the near future
to increase this to two classes.
SPECIALIST SERVICES. - The various specialist
clinics functioned as in previous years and these are the
subject of separate reports by the Consultants included under
the particular Clinic details.
STATISTICS. - The Ministry of Education Annual
Returns and the summary of heights and weights over a period
of 10 years are printed at the end of this Report.