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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 | No. of Girls Examined |
|---|---|
| 15 | 31 |
| 16 | 28 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 177 |
Parents present at Examination, percentage, 45.7.
It is interesting to note that when the same scholars are examined
each year the parents do not see quite the same necessity
to attend future examinations.
| Defects | Treatment | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Defective Vision | 25 | 1 |
| Ear Disease | 1 | — |
| Nose and Throat | 13 | 5 |
| Teeth | 37 | 10 |
| Heart Disease | 2 | 1 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 27 | 2 |
| Spinal Deformities | 2 | |
| Other Defects | 16 | 7 |
Following up and Treatment. 106 scholars were referred for
treatment. Exactly the same facilities obtain as in the case of
the other Schools. The School Nurse made 103 Home Visits in the
process of following up, and 120 pupils were re-inspected by the
Doctor.
Vision.
Referred to Oculist during year, 4 (specials).
Attended, 4.
Glasses prescribed, 4.
Glasses obtained under Local Education
Authority's Scheme, 4.
As this School was not examined till late in the year the vision
cases discovered at Routine Inspection were not sent to the
Ophthalmic Surgeon till early in 1929.
All Vision cases of previous Inspections were re-inspected and
glasses found suitable.
Nose and Throat. Four operations.
Teeth. Eleven had Dental Treatment.
Anaemia (slight). Every case had treatment (private or
domestic), and was improved.
Heart. One.
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