Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 | 722 | 75 |
5 | Eyes: a. Vision | 111 | 106 |
b. Squint | 13 | 3 | |
c. Other | 11 | 5 | |
6 | Ears: a. Hearing | 133 | 249 |
b. Otitis media | 10 | 8 | |
c. Other | 23 | 2 | |
7 | Nose and throat | 21 | 38 |
8 | Speech | 25 | 21 |
9 | Lymphatic glands | — | 4 |
10 | Heart | 3 | 19 |
11 | Lungs | 6 | 23 |
12 | Developmental: | ||
a. Hernia | 3 | 3 | |
b. Other | 15 | 43 | |
13 | Orthopaedic: | ||
a. Posture | 7 | 16 | |
b. Feet | 71 | 49 | |
c. Other | 30 | 38 | |
14 | Nervous system: | ||
a. Epilepsy | 2 | 3 | |
b. Other | 6 | 4 | |
15 | Psychological: | ||
a. Development | 13 | 39 | |
b. Stability | 25 | 50 | |
16 | Abdomen | 3 | 9 |
17 | Other | 81 | 105 |