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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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116
Lungs:—
Asthma 2
Bronchitis -
Pulmonary Catarrh 3
' Other Non-Tubercular Diseases 3
Psychological:—
Development 4
Stability 9
Nervous System:—
Enuresis 14
Other conditions 13
Deformities:—
Genu Valgum 4
Posture 4
Pigeon Chest -
Flat Feet 21
Valgus Ankles 5
Other forms 24
Minor Injuries 5
Rheumatism 2
Other Defects and Diseases 216
Total number of ailments 881
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAYS.
During 196325 Children were recommended for recuperative holidays
and were placed by the Borough Education Officer.
SPECIAL CLINICS
OPHTHALMIC CLINIC
The following table summarises the attendance of school children-
Clinic
Sessions
New Cases
Old Cases
Attendances
Kenwood Gardens
94
177
805
1,355
Mayesbrook
101
171
498
1,280
Manford Way
10
19
74
158
Totals
205
367
1,377
2,793