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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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Physical Drill is supervised by Sergeant Pritchard (Boys) and
the Misses Newmarch and Hobson (Girls). Excellent public
displays are given from time to time during the year, and are well
attended by parents and friends.
WEST HAM SECONDARY SCHOOL.
Two visits of inspection were made during the year, the whole
of the scholars being medically examined.
Age Distribution of Examinees.
| Age in years | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 19 | 5 |
| 11 | 48 | 31 |
| 12 | 52 | 36 |
| 13 | 70 | 52 |
| 14 | 20 | 17 |
| 15 | 60 | 42 |
| 16 | 42 | 33 |
| 17 | 16 | 8 |
| 18 | 11 | 4 |
| 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 340 | 229 | |
| Parents present | 171 | 123 |
Chief Defects referred for Treatment.
| Boys | Girls | |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Disease | 1 | 1 |
| Defective Vision | 44 | 39 |
| Ear Disease | 2 | - |
| Nose and Throat | 3 | 3 |
| Teeth | 20 | 25 |
| Heart (not Organic) | — | 8 |
| Anaemia | 3 | 6 |
| Other Defects | — | 1 |
| Number referred for treatment | 68 | 72 |
Visits by Nurse 130.
Recommendations and advice to Principal—
Vision, 69. Hearing, 1.
Breathing Exercises, 3. Physical Exercises, 2.
Other Defects, 2.
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