London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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(b) The following table shows the findings at Medical Inspections:-
| Number inspected:- | ||
|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 475 | |
| 12 years old | 362 | |
| 15 years old | 520 | |
| Total | 1,357 | |
| Specials | 109 | |
| Grand Total | 1.466 | |
| Parents present | 750 | |
| Number referred for treatment (excluding dental and uncleanliness) | 392 | |
| Number referred for observation | 232 | |
| Number referred for treatment (excluding vision, dental and uncleanliness) | 265 | |
| Nutrition— | ||
| A | 395 | |
| B | 915 | |
| C | 47 | |
| D | - | |
| Defects. | Requiring treatment. | Requiring observation. |
| Skin | 19 | 5 |
| Eyes- | ||
| Blepharitis | 8 | 7 |
| Vision | 105 | 93 |
| Squint | 2 | 2 |
| Other conditions | 7 | - |
| Ear Disease | 12 | 5 |
| Nose and Throat- | ||
| Enlarged Tonsils | 6 | 18 |
| Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids | 1 | 4 |
| Other conditions | 24 | 6 |
| Glands (Non-T.B.)- | ||
| Sub-maxillary | - | 6 |
| Cervical | 1 | 11 |
| Teeth | 28 | 5 |
| Heart— | ||
| Organic | - | 1 |
| Functional | 1 | 8 |