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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 V.
Recorded incidence of certain defects found to require treatment at periodic inspection per 1,000 pupils examined.
| 1968 | 1967 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total children examined | 3,724 | 5,469 |
| Skin | 31.9 | 42.4 |
| Eyes: a. Vision | 97.7 | 85.6 |
| b. Squint | 11.3 | 8.0 |
| c. Other | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Ears: a. Hearing | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| b. Otitis media | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| c. Other | 11.0 | 13.2 |
| Nose and Throat | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| Speech | 6.7 | 3.1 |
| Lymphatic Glands | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Heart | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Lungs | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Developmental: | ||
| a. Hernia | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| b. Other | 4.6 | 3.7 |
| Orthopaedic: | ||
| a. Posture | 4.3 | 6.0 |
| b. Feet | 13.2 | 15.7 |
| c. Other | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Nervous System: | ||
| a. Epilepsy | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| b. Other | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Psychological: | ||
| a. Development | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| b. Stability | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Abdomen | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Other | 15.8 | 12.3 |
Table VI.
| Number of children examined other than at Periodic Medical Inspections: | |
| Pupils examined for any condition, ailment or defect | 2,072 |
| Other special examinations, freedom from infection, employment byelaws, etc. | 464 |
| 2,536 | |
| Re-inspections of pupils previously found to have some defect | 2,452 |
Provision of Medical Services for pupils not in atendance at schools maintained by
Local Education Authorities.
During the early part of the year, the question of the provision of the local
education authority's school health service facilities to independent schools in the
Borough was under consideration.
After detailed consideration of all aspects, the Council approved the provision of
school medical and dental services for children in attendance at independent schools in
the Borough, subject to medical, dental and supporting staff being available for the
purpose, and the Education Committee were authorised to make all necessary arrangements.
It was also decided to make no charge to the proprietors of such schools in
respect of this provision.
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