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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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Defects found by medical examination of school children.
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. to be kept under observation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | 18 | 1 | |
| Eyes | (a) Vision | 26 | 2 |
| (b) Squint | 1 | — | |
| (c) Other | 5 | — | |
| Ears | (a) Hearing | 3 | — |
| (b) Otitis Media | — | — | |
| (c) Other | — | — | |
| Nose or Throat | 3 | — | |
| Speech | 15 | — | |
| Cervical Glands | — | — | |
| Heart and Circulation | — | — | |
| Lungs | 4 | — | |
| Development | (a) Hernia | — | — |
| (b) Other | — | — | |
| Orthopaedic | (a) Posture | — | |
| (b) Flat Foot | 2 | — | |
| (c) Other | 3 | — | |
| Nervous system | (a) Epilepsy | — | — |
| (b) Other | 1 | — | |
| Psychological | (a) Development | 4 | — |
| (b) Stability | 3 | — | |
| Other | 29 | — | |