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
Brentford and Chiswick 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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TABLE OF NUTRITION FOUND IN ROUTINE INSPECTIONS
| Year | A (Excellent) | B (Normal) | C (Slightly Sub-Normal) | D (Bad) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | % | |
| 1938 | 46.9 | 41.3 | 11.0 | 0.6 |
| 1939 | 43.0 | 42.6 | 14.0 | 0.4 |
| 1940 | 42.7 | 43.8 | 12.8 | 0.6 |
| 1941 | 31.2 | 58.7 | 9.9 | 0.2 |
| 1942 | 37.2 | 53.6 | 8.9 | 0.2 |
| 1943 | 37.7 | 54.1 | 7.2 | 0.141 |
| 1944 | 36.9 | 55.2 | 7.7 | 0.2 |
| 1945 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 7.6 | 0.4 |
HYGIENIC CONDITIONS
| Year | Total No. of Examinations by School Nurses at Schools | No. of School Children found unclean | Number cleansed in Clinic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 25,366 | 341 | 48 |
| 1939 | 17,860 | 371 | 25 |
| 1940 | 19,190 | 358 | 89 |
| 1941 | 16,472 | 318 | 19 |
| 1942 | 23,729 | 296 | 2 |
| 1943 | 26,504 | 301 | 2 |
| 1944 | 23,380 | 403 | 12 |
| 1945 | 25,418 | 434 | — |
HOME VISITS MADE BY SCHOOL NURSES
| 1938 | 1939 | 1940 | 1941 | 1942 | 1943 | 1944 | 1945 |
| 1312 | 1108 | 719 | 645 | 832 | 737 | 617 | 540 |