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 1971
[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 | 750 | 41 |
| 5 | Eyes: a. Vision | 69 | 122 |
| b. Squint | 6 | 7 | |
| c. Other | 22 | 7 | |
| 6 | Ears: a. Hearing | 93 | 461 |
| b. Otitis media | 12 | 38 | |
| c. Other | 23 | 8 | |
| 7 | Nose and throat | 35 | 134 |
| 8 | Speech | 40 | 38 |
| 9 | Lymphatic glands | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | Heart | 4 | 25 |
| 11 | Lungs | 9 | 62 |
| 12 | Developmental: | ||
| a. Hernia | 2 | 4 | |
| b. Other | 29 | 88 | |
| 13 | Orthopaedic: | ||
| a. Posture | 1 | 9 | |
| b. Feet | 70 | 57 | |
| c. Other | 11 | 38 | |
| 14 | Nervous system: | ||
| a. Epilepsy | 4 | 6 | |
| b. Other | 3 | 11 | |
| 15 | Psychological : | ||
| a. Development | 10 | 50 | |
| b. Stability | 32 | 63 | |
| Abdomen | 5 | 13 | |
| 17 | Other | 131 | 429 |