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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 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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Age Distribution of Examinees.
| Age in years | Boys | Girls. |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 19 | 16 |
| 14 | 51 | 35 |
| 15 | 47 | 21 |
| 16 | 7 | 6 |
| Totals | 124 | 78 |
| Parents present | 54 | 61 |
Findings of Medical Inspection (Chief Defects referred for treatment).
| External Eye Disease | — | 1 |
| Defective Vision | 12 | 12 |
| Nose and Throat | 2 | 5 |
| Teeth | — | 9 |
| Speech | 3 | — |
| Anaemia and Debility | — | 15 |
| Suspected T.B | 1 | — |
| Other Conditions | 3 | 2 |
Number of individual scholars referred for treatment: 21
Boys; 41 Girls.
"Following-up" takes place by Nurses' home and school
visits and re-inspections by the Doctor.
Re-inspections at Clinic, 2. Re-inspections at the College,
48. Nurses' visits, 50.
Treatment.
| Teeth | 4 | 19 |
| Anaemia and Debility | 3 | 29 |
| Vision | 9 | 12 |
| Uncleanliness | — | 1 |
| Other Conditions | — | 3 |
Some of the conditions cured during the year include cases
from the previous year.
Recommendations re conditions brought to the notice of the
Principal:—
Vision, 20. Physical Exercises, 1. Breathing, 1.
Heart, 3. Nervous System, 1.
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