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 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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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 | 675 | 57 |
| 5 | Eyes: a. Vision | 104 | 73 |
| b. Squint | 16 | 2 | |
| c. Other | 22 | 6 | |
| 6 | Ears: a. Hearing | 120 | 257 |
| b. Otitis media | 8 | 10 | |
| c. Other | 37 | 4 | |
| 7 | Nose and throat | 43 | 54 |
| 8 | Speech | 24 | 14 |
| 9 | Lymphatic glands | 3 | 13 |
| 10 | Heart | 2 | 15 |
| 11 | Lungs | 7 | 21 |
| 12 | Developmental: | ||
| a. Hernia | 4 | 4 | |
| b. Other | 15 | 32 | |
| 13 | Orthopaedic: | ||
| a. Posture | 6 | 6 | |
| b. Feet | 47 | 39 | |
| c. Other | 22 | 29 | |
| 14 | Nervous system: | ||
| a. Epilepsy | 2 | 5 | |
| b. Other | 4 | 9 | |
| 15 | Psychological: | ||
| a. Development | 15 | 28 | |
| b. Stability | 26 | 55 | |
| 16 | Abdomen | 1 | 9 |
| 17 | Other | 50 | 87 |