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To the Chairman and Members
of the
Walthamstow Education Committee.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I beg to present herewith a report on the work of your
Authority's School Medical Service for the year 1934.
The incidence of malnutrition has been closely watched and
there is every ground for believing that the nutrition of the children
is, on the whole, being well maintained. A special enquiry is being
conducted into one aspect of the matter.
The great success of the "voluntary milk" scheme is exceedingly
gratifying. Nearly 70 per cent. of the children received milk
under the scheme in October. It is hoped that this excellent prophylactic
scheme against malnutrition will continue to meet with
success.
An inspection of the Dental Scheme was carried out by Dr.
Weaver, of the Board of Education, during the year.
A "Health Week" was held in November and the outstanding
item was the " Health Play " given by the children of two schools.
I wish to acknowledge your continued support and consideration,
the co-operation of your Director of Education and Superintendent
Attendance Officer and the good work of the whole of the
staff of the Department.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
A. T. W. POWELL,
School Medical Officer.