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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: Table X.DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.

Table X.

DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
Received operative treatment: (a) for diseases of the ear-
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis30
(c) for other nose and throat conditions-
Received other forms of treatment322
Total352
Total number of pupils in schools who are known to have been provided with hearing aids:
(a) in 19725
(b) in previous years30

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AUDIOMETRY
At the end of 1972 two audiometer/vision screener operators were on the staff of
the department.
Audiometers are kept in condition by regular calibration by the manufacturers.
Children who fail the audiometric test are referred for further investigations,
sixty-eight new cases were seen and 66 re-examinations were carried out in 1972 at the
Heston Hearing Clinic to which the majority of referrals are made.

Table: Table XI.(a) Audiometer Tests — Routine

Table XI.

(a) Audiometer Tests — Routine

Age Group1st Tests *Re-tests.Total% of Col. 1
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Up to 7 yrs.2,42841539516.27
9 to 10 yrs.2,3461821707.25
Total4,77459756511.83

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*In Schools.
71