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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
Walthamstow 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Desquamation 1
Sore Throat 30
Rheumatism 2
Bronchitis 13
Bronchial Catarrh 8
Impetigo 4
Cold 5
Ringworm 2
Otorrhoea 4
Heart 1
Influenza 3
Puffy Eyes 1
Pyrixia 1
German Measles 1
Mumps 5
Septic Toe 1
Whooping Cough 2
Measles 2
Earache 1
Chicken Pox 4
Tonsilitis 1
Boils 1
Glands 2
Sickness 1
Diarrhoea 1
Rash 1
Scabies 1
Various 2
Heights and Weights of children inspected.
| Boys. | A. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age. | Average Height (inches). | Average Weight, (pounds), | Anthropometric Height. | Standard Weight. |
| 5—6 yrs. | 41.75 | 40.0 | 40.44 | 37.74 |
| 8—9 yrs | 45.5 | 49.25 | 46.94 | 49.95 |
| 12—13 yrs | 55.5 | 73.0 | 55 48 | 73.86 |
| 5—6 yrs | 40.5 | 39.5 | 40.44 | 37.74 |
| 8—9 yrs | 47.75 | 54.0 | 46.94 | 49.95 |
| 12—13 yrs | 55.0 | 73.25 | 55.48 | 73.86 |
| b | ||||
| 5—6 yrs. | 41.75 | 37.75 | 40.68 | 36.68 |
| 8—9 yrs. | 49.0 | 53.0 | 47.39 | 52.05 |
| 12—13 yrs. | 55.75 | 71.75 | 54.88 | 72.66 |
| 5—6 yrs. | 41.25 | 38.5 | 40.68 | 36.68 |
| 8—9 yrs. | 47.75 | 47.5 | 47.39 | 52.05 |
| 12—13 yrs. | 55.75 | 74.0 | 54.88 | 72.66 |