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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 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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MUNICIPAL COLLEGE.
Two visits are paid annually to this Institution. The scholars inspected comprise the Preparatory Classes, the Junior Art, Technical, Engineering and Domestic Classes, as required by Circular 1153.
Age Distribution of Examinees.
| Age in years | Boys | Girls. |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 15 | 11 |
| 14 | 52 | 22 |
| 15 | 42 | 37 |
| 16 | 7 | 11 |
| 17 | - | 1 |
| Total | 116 | 82 |
Parents present: 76 with boys; 56 with girls.
Combined percentage: 66.6.
Findings of Medical Inspection (Chief Defects referred for treatment).
| Condition | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Uncleanliness | — | 2 |
| Skin Disease | 2 | 1 |
| External Eye Disease | — | 1 |
| Defective Vision | 13 | 10 |
| Ear Disease | 1 | 1 |
| Nose and Throat | 1 | 1 |
| Teeth | — | 20 |
| Slight Anaemia or Debility | — | 22 |
| Deformities | 2 | 1 |
| Other Conditions | 1 | — |
Number of individual Boys referred, 20; Girls, 31.
In addition, 12 Boys and 13 Girls were referred for Observation
only.
Following-up takes place by means of a Nurse's visits both
to the homes and the College, as well as by Re-inspection by the
Visiting Doctor. The Nurse made 68 Home Visits during the
year and 70 boys and 67 girls were re-inspected by the Doctor.
Treatment. The same facilities as obtain in the Elementary
Schools are available, including Clinic treatment if needed.
Vision. During the year 16 were referred to the School
Oculist, 16 attended, New Glasses prescribed in 11 cases, 10 of
whom obtained glasses, 5 continued with present glasses.
Tonsils and Adenoids. Operation, 1.
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