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
Brent 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]
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Table 23
Age at Onset of Blindness.
| Age Group | No. |
|---|---|
| Birth | 66 |
| 1 — 15 | 53 |
| 16 — 20 | 18 |
| 21 — 29 | 21 |
| 30 — 39 | 30 |
| 40 — 49 | 42 |
| 50 — 59 | 53 |
| 60 — 64 | 38 |
| 65 — 69 | 40 |
| 70 — 79 | 85 |
| 80 — 84 | 39 |
| 85 — 89 | 20 |
| 90 and over | 5 |
| Unknown | 15 |
| Total | 525 |
Table 24
Analysis of Occupations of Blind Persons.
| Occupation | No. |
|---|---|
| Masseurs and Physiotherapists | 2 |
| Teacher of Languages | 1 |
| Teacher of Music | 1 |
| Social Workers to the Blind | 2 |
| Kiosk Manager | 1 |
| Business Organiser | 1 |
| Typists, Shorthand Typists | 7 |
| Braille Copyist | 1 |
| Braille Proof Reader | 1 |
| Telephone Operators | 13 |
| Shop Manager | 1 |
| Shop Assistants | 2 |
| Machine Tool Operators | 2 |
| Fitters and Assemblers | 9 |
| Packers | 7 |
| Store Keeper | 1 |
| Knitters (Hand and Machine) | 13 |
| Mattress Makers | 8 |
| Basket Makers | 9 |
| Chair Setters | 3 |
| Brush Maker | 1 |
| Piano Tuners | 9 |
| Craftsmen and Production Process Workers | 13 |
| Labourers | 2 |
| Domestic/Canteen Workers, Cleaners | 9 |
| Miscellaneous Workers | 4 |
| Total | 123 |