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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 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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The following Table gives a summary of the returns of Medical Inspections for the last five years:-
| 1930. | 1929. | 1928. | 1927. | 1926. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 2547 | 2290 | 2661 | 2242 | 2671 |
| Intermediates | 1905 | 1540 | 2303 | 2040 | 1294 |
| Leavers | 1631 | 1779 | 1979 | 2361 | 2645 |
| Total Routine Inspections | 6083 | 5609 | 6943 | 6643 | 6610 |
| Other Routine Inspections | 345 | 89 | 145 | 148 | 130 |
| Special Inspections | 4078 | 3316 | 3587 | 3080 | 3059 |
| Re-inspections | 12499 | 14692 | 13008 | 14701 | 18326 |
| Total | 16577 | 18008 | 16595 | 17781 | 21385 |
Thus, in spite of the fact that the Medical Staff was one below
establishment for approximately three months, the total of Routine
Medical Inspections for 1930 was 830 more than during 1929. The
reduction of 1,431 in the number of re-inspections is probably due
to variations in the number of children attending the School Clinics.
The schedule of medical inspection prescribed by the Board of
Education has been closely followed.
5. REVIEW OF THE FACTS DISCLOSED BY
MEDICAL INSPECTION.
The following Tables show the average heights and weights by
age groups, sexes, and are compared with the anthropometric
standard. A further comparison is made between (A) schools
serving more prosperous areas and (B) schools serving poorer areas:—
The following Table shoe the average heights and weights by age groups, sexes, and are compared with the anthropometric standard. A further comparison is made between (A) schools serving more prosperous and (B) schools serving poorer areas:-
| Boys. | A. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Height | Average Weight | Anthropometric Standard | ||
| Age. | (inches). | (pounds). | Height. | Weight |
| 5—6 | 41.0 | 38.0 | 40.44 | 37.74 |
| 8—9 | 47.5 | 54.0 | 46.94 | 49.95 |
| 12—13 | 55.0 | 75.5 | 55.48 | 73.86 |
| B. | ||||
| 5—6 | 41.0 | 40.0 | 40.44 | 37.74 |
| 8—9 | 49.0 | 56.0 | 46.94 | 49.95 |
| 12—13 | 53.5 | 72.5 | 55.48 | 73.86 |
| Girls. | A. | |||
| 5—6 | 41.5 | 39.5 | 40.68 | 36.68 |
| 8—9 | 48.0 | 53.0 | 47.39 | 52.05 |
| 12—13 | 55.5 | 75.5 | 54.88 | 72.66 |
| B. | ||||
| 5—6 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 40.68 | 36.68 |
| 8—9 | 49.5 | 56.5 | 47.39 | 52.05 |
| 12—13 | 54.5 | 74.0 | 54.88 | 72.66 |