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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
West Ham 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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The following Table gives a list of Schools and Departments from which "refusals" were received during 1926:—
| School. | Boys. | Girls. | Infants. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 1 | 2 | - |
| Beckton Road | 1 | - | 2 |
| Clarkson Street | - | 1 | - |
| Credon Road | 1 | 2 | |
| Godwin Road | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Hermit Road | - | 1 | - |
| Holborn Road | - | 1 | 3 |
| Napier Road | - | 1 | - |
| New City Road | - | - | - |
| Odessa Road | 1 | 2 | - |
| Regents Lane | 1 | - | - |
| Salwav Place | — | - | 1 |
| Silvertown | — | - | 1 |
| Stock Street | — | - | 1 |
| St. Antony's | — | - | 1 |
| St. James' | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| St. John's | — | 1 | — |
| St. Margaret's | — | 2 | — |
| St. Paul's | — | 1 | — |
| Three Mills | 1 | — | — |
| Upton Cross | 2 | — | — |
| Upton Lane | — | 2 | 3 |
| Water Lane | — | 1 | 1 |
| West Ham Church | 2 | 1 | — |
| West Ham Park | — | — | 1 |
| Whitehall Place | 1 | — | — |
| Totals | 14 | 22 | 18 |
The percentage of refusals amongst all the children
examined was only .28.
(14) Co operation of Teachers.
The co-operation of the Teachers is a factor which
makes for the success of School Medical Inspection. In many
cases teachers are in a position to advise parents as to their
child's health and welfare as a result of the medical findings.
The Teachers make out the lists for examinations, and
select the specials to be submitted, sending out the Notices to
Parents,