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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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Attendance of Parents.
153 with Boys. 140 with Girls.
Chief Defects referred for Treatment or Observation.
| Condition. | Treatment. | Observation. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys. | Girls. | Boys. | Girls. | |
| Malnutrition | 3 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Uncleanliness | 1 | 4 | - | 1 |
| Other Skin Diseases | 1 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Blepharitis | 1 | 3 | 1 | — |
| Defective Vision | 59 | 43 | 4 | 6 |
| Ear Disease | 5 | — | 1 | — |
| Nose and Throat | 10 | 9 | 15 | 7 |
| Teeth | 58 | 35 | 16 | 12 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 28 | 40 | 5 | 2 |
| Deformities | — | 2 | - | 6 |
Number of boys referred for treatment, 166.
Number of girls referred for treatment, 136.
Following up is carried out by home and school visits of
the Nurse, and re-inspection by the Doctor. During the year
216 visits were made and 53 scholars re-inspected. As all the
scholars at this school are seen annually, re-inspections are
confined to the more special cases.
Treatment.—The same Medical Services as obtain in the
Elementary Schools are extended to these Higher Educational
Institutions.
The following cases received treatment during the year:—
Vision.—Referred to Specialist, 71; attended, 51; obtained
glasses under Local Education Authority's Scheme, 37;
obtained glasses privately, 11; to continue present glasses, 12;
no glasses ordered, 5.
Tonsils and Adenoids.—Three cases were operated on
during the year.
Treated at the Clinic.—Scabies, 1; Blepharitis, 4; Ear
Disease, 5; Anæmia (examined only), 9 boys and 5 girls;
First Aid, 1,