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
Wanstead and Woodford 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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The following table shows the defects found in school children as 3 result of examination by Medical Officers: —
| Defect | No. found to require treatment | No. treated at Clinic | No. to be kept under observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| Eyes (a) Vision | 26 | 2 | 27 |
| 4 | — | — | |
| (c) Other | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| Ears (a) Hearing | 5 | — | 3 |
| (b) Otitis Media | — | — | — |
| (c) Other | 4 | — | 2 |
| Nose or Throat | 16 | — | 8 |
| Speech | 7 | — | 4 |
| Cervical Glands | — | — | 2 |
| Heart and Circulation | 3 | — | 1 |
| Lungs | 8 | — | 17 |
| Developmental (a) Hernia | — | — | — |
| (b) Other | 2 | — | — |
| Orthopaedic (a) Posture | 4 | — | 1 |
| (b) Flat Foot | 6 | — | 1 |
| 11 | — | 10 | |
| Nervous System (a) Epilepsy | — | — | 1 |
| (b) Other | 3 | — | 3 |
| Psychological (a) Development | 6 | — | 3 |
| 7 | — | 6 | |
| Other | 203 | 62 | 26 |