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 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brent]
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Table 22
Age at onset of blindness
| Age Group | No. |
|---|---|
| Birth | 69 |
| 1—15 | 53 |
| 16—20 | 21 |
| 21—29 | 21 |
| 30—39 | 30 |
| 40—49 | 42 |
| 50—59 | 56 |
| 60—64 | 44 |
| 65—69 | 41 |
| 70—79 | 93 |
| 80—84 | 35 |
| 85—89 | 19 |
| 90 and over | 5 |
| Unknown | 18 |
| Total | 547 |
Table 23
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 | 3 |
| Business Manager | 1 |
| Typists, Shorthand Typists | 7 |
| Braille Copyist | 1 |
| Braille Proof Reader | 1 |
| Clerical Worker | 1 |
| Telephone Operators | 13 |
| Shop Managers | 2 |
| Machine Tool Operators | 2 |
| Fitters and Assemblers | 9 |
| Packers | 5 |
| Storekeepers | 3 |
| Knitters (machine) | 11 |
| Mattress Makers | 7 |
| Basket Makers | 11 |
| Chair Seaters | 4 |
| Brush Maker | 1 |
| Piano Tuners | 9 |
| Craftsmen and Production Process Workers | 13 |
| Labourers | 4 |
| Domestic/Canteen Workers, Cleaners | 9 |
| Miscellaneous Workers | 8 |
| Total | 129 |