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 1967
[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 | 741 | 37 |
| 5 | Eyes: a. Vision | 107 | 77 |
| b. Squint | 6 | 6 | |
| c. Other | 31 | 10 | |
| 6 | Ears: a. Hearing | 88 | 212 |
| b. Otitis media | 8 | 18 | |
| c. Other | 46 | 8 | |
| 7 | Nose and throat | 48 | 56 |
| 8 | Speech | 22 | 20 |
| 9 | Lymphatic glands | 2 | 9 |
| 10 | Heart | 7 | 28 |
| 11 | Lungs | 7 | 32 |
| 12 | Developmental: | ||
| a. Hernia | 2 | 7 | |
| b. Other | 15 | 32 | |
| 13 | Orthopaedic: | ||
| a. Posture | 5 | 12 | |
| b. Feet | 57 | 58 | |
| c. Other | 26 | 27 | |
| 14 | Nervous system: | ||
| a. Epilepsy | 2 | 7 | |
| b. Other | 4 | 4 | |
| 15 | Psychological : | ||
| a. Development | 12 | 36 | |
| b. Stability | 32 | 68 | |
| 16 | Abdomen | 5 | 8 |
| 17 | Other | 83 | 74 |