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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There were 17 admissions and 27 discharges. Recommendations
for admission were received from the following:-
School Medical Officers 1
Borough Education Officer 8
Hospitals 5
Others 3
17
The diagnoses were as follows:-
Sub-acute rheumatism 1
Rheumatoid arthritis 1
Paralysis of legs 1
Muscular dystrophy 1
Slipped left femoral epiphyses 1
Spina bifida 1
Lung collapse 1
Congenital Heart 3
Asthma 2
Left hemiparesis 1
Hemiplegia 1
Mild Cerebral Palsy 1
Nephrosis 1
Bronchiectasis 1
17
The 27 children discharged left for the following
reasons:-
Fit for ordinary school 10
Left school (over age) 4
Admission to Special School 4
Left district 7
Others 2
27
The work of the school has continued as in
previous years and there is nothing outstanding to
report. The routine medical inspections have been
regularly carried out and childrenhave been referred
to special clinics as necessary.
In conclusion, I should like to thank all the
staff for their continued help and co-operation. "