Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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WEST HAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND
ST.ANCELA'S HIGH SCHOOL.
On the request of the respective Governors, the Authority provides
for the Medical Inspection of West Ham scholars in these
Schools, with the exception of the Preparatory Schools. These
Schools are visited each year by a Lady Doctor, and the same
Medical Services are available for the scholars as for those children
in the Elementary Schools. Vision is mainly treated by the
School Oculist, but a few parents prefer to obtain treatment
privately.
All other defects are treated almost entirely privately.
WEST HAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
An inspection took place of the West Ham pupils attending
this school, excepting those in the Preparatory Department.
The keenness and enthusiasm of the Principal, Dr. Florence
Barnett, have helped to maintain the high standard of health
found amongst the scholars.
Age Distribution of Examinees.
Age | Number Examined |
---|---|
9 | 1 |
10 | 5 |
11 | 39 |
12 | 44 |
13 | 52 |
14 | 31 |
15 | 19 |
16 | 16 |
17 | 3 |
Total 210 |
Attendance of parents, 83%.
Number of children found defective, 15%.
Chief Defects referred for Treatment.
Skin Disease | 1 | Dental Caries | 18 |
Defective Vision | 19 | Anaemia ... | 2 |
Defective Hearing | 1 | Nervous Debility | 1 |
Other Ear Conditions | 1 | Spinal Curvature | 2 |
Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids | 2 | Other Conditions | 3 |