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 1962
[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. to be kept under observation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin | 15 | 3 | ||
| Eyes | (a) Vision | 14 | 5 | |
| (b) Squint | 1 | 1 | ||
| (c) Other | 2 | - | ||
| Ears | a) Hearing | 14 | 6 | |
| (b) Otitis Media | - | - | ||
| (c) Other | - | - | ||
| Nose or Throat | 1 | - | ||
| Speech | 27 | 6 | ||
| Cervical Glands | - | - | ||
| Heart and Circulation | 1 | - | ||
| Lungs | - | 2 | ||
| Development | (a) Hernia | - | - | |
| (b) Other | 1 | 1 | ||
| Orthopaedic | (a) Posture | 2 | 1 | |
| (b) Flat Foot | 5 | - | ||
| (c) Other | 18 | 1 | ||
| Nervous System | (a) Epilepsy | - | - | |
| (b) Other | 3 | 1 | ||
| Psychological | (a) Development | 23 | 1 | |
| (b) Stability | 2 | 1 | ||
| Other | 11 | 2 | ||