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 1953
[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 a result of examination by Medical Officers at the Clinic:—
| Defect | No. found to require treatment | No. treated at Clinic | No. to be kept under observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | 26 | 4 | |
| Eyes (a) Vision | 57 | ||
| (b) Squint | 1 | ||
| (c) Other | 2 | ||
| Ears (a) Hearing | 6 | 1 | |
| (b) Otitis Media | |||
| (c) Other | 2 | — | |
| Nose or Throat | 6 | ||
| Speech | 31 | ||
| Cervical Glands | 1 | ||
| Heart and Circulation | 3 | ||
| Lungs | 8 | ||
| Developmental (a) Hernia | |||
| (b) Other | |||
| Orthopaedic (a) Posture | 7 | 2 | |
| (b) Flat Foot | 8 | ||
| (c) Other | 3 | 1 | — |
| Nervous system (a) Epilepsy | |||
| (b) Other | 2 | ||
| Psychological (a) Development | 7 | ||
| (b) Stability | 8 | ||
| Other | 44 | 1 |