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 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 |