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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 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Age Distribution of Examinees.
| Age in years | Boys | Girls. |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 18 | 36 |
| 14 | 49 | 23 |
| 15 | 44 | 15 |
| 16 | 2 | 10 |
| Totals | 113 | 84 |
Parents present: 64 with boys; 71 with girls.
Combined percentage: 68.5.
Findings of Medical Inspection (Chief Defects referred for treatment).
| Condition | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Uncleanliness | — | 2 |
| Skin Disease | 1 | 1 |
| External Eye Disease | — | 1 |
| Defective Vision | 12 | 25 |
| Nose and Throat | 3 | 12 |
| Teeth | — | 16 |
| Heart Disease | — | 1 |
| Anaemia and Debility | — | 12 |
| Deformities | 4 | 4 |
| Other Defects | 7 | — |
Number of individual Boys referred, 18; Girls, 51.
In addition, 10 Boys and 15 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 63 Home Visits during the
year, and 67 scholars 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 38 cases were referred to the School
Oculist, 33 attended. Glasses were prescribed in the case of 31
scholars, of whom 30 obtained new glasses.
Tonsils and Adenoids. Operations, 12.
Attended Clinic.
Ear disease, 1. Heart and Circulation, 4.
Remedied Privately.
External eye disease, 1. Deformities, 2.
Skin Disease, 1. Other conditions, 29.
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