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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Genu Valgum | 5 |
Posture | — |
Pigeon Chest | - |
Flat Feet | 10 |
Valgus Ankles | 13 |
Other forms | 33 |
Minor Injuries | 11 |
Rheumatism | 2 |
Other Defects and Diseases | 14 |
Total number of ailments | 560 |
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAYS.
During 1964 14 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 | 95 | 182 | 746 | 1,356 |
Mayesbrook | 92 | 169 | 458 | 1,128 |
Manford Way | 11 | 18 | 60 | 121 |
Totals | 198 | 369 | 1,264 | 2,605 |
735 complete pairs of spectacles were provided, some of these
being renewals after breakages. In addition, in 287 cases the lenses of
spectacles were replaced or repairs of frames were carried out.
Dr. H. J. R. Thorne, M.B., B.S., D.O., D.O.M.S.,the Ophthalmologist,
reports as follows:—