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
Richmond upon Thames 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond upon Thames]
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Table IV. —
TABLE B. — SPECIAL INSPECTIONS.
| Defect code number | Defect or disease | Pupils requiring Treatment | Pupils requiring Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 4 | Skin | 415 | 37 |
| 5 | Eyes: a. Vision | 87 | 38 |
| b. Squint | 3 | 2 | |
| c. Other | 15 | 6 | |
| 6 | Ears: a. Hearing | 65 | 122 |
| b. Otitis media | 13 | 10 | |
| c. Other | 34 | 2 | |
| 7 | Nose and throat | 32 | 33 |
| 8 | Speech | 20 | 15 |
| 9 | Lymphatic glands | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Heart | 3 | 12 |
| 11 | Lungs | 4 | 19 |
| 12 | Developmental: | ||
| a. Hernia | — | — | |
| b. Other | 16 | 12 | |
| 13 | Orthopaedic: | ||
| a. Posture | 3 | 3 | |
| b. Feet | 18 | 21 | |
| c. Other | 35 | 26 | |
| 14 | Nervous system: | ||
| a. Epilepsy | 3 | 1 | |
| b. Other | 1 | 7 | |
| 15 | Psychological: | ||
| a. Development | 7 | 34 | |
| b. Stability | 41 | 53 | |
| 16 | Abdomen | 8 | 8 |
| 17 | Other | 45 | 24 |