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 1972
[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 | 709 | 112 |
| 5 | Eyes: a. Vision | 86 | 123 |
| b. Squint | 5 | 13 | |
| c. Other | 19 | 6 | |
| 6 | Ears: a. Hearing | 72 | 483 |
| b. Otitis media | 22 | 70 | |
| c. Other | 22 | 14 | |
| 7 | Nose and throat | 91 | 320 |
| 8 | Speech | 35 | 53 |
| 9 | Lymphatic glands | 5 | 58 |
| 10 | Heart | 3 | 43 |
| 11 | Lungs | 21 | 107 |
| 12 | Developmental: | ||
| a. Hernia | 2 | 5 | |
| b. Other | 14 | 82 | |
| 13 | Orthopaedic: | ||
| a. Posture | 3 | 15 | |
| b. Feet | 57 | 97 | |
| c. Other | 15 | 35 | |
| 14 | Nervous system: | ||
| a. Epilepsy | 2 | 10 | |
| b. Other | 1 | 13 | |
| 15 | Psychological: | ||
| a. Development | 7 | 22 | |
| b. Stability | 24 | 61 | |
| 16 | Abdomen | 3 | 18 |
| 17 | Other | 347 | 436 |