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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 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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| Defect | BOYS | GIRLS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment | Observation | Treatment | Observation | |
| Defective Vision | 4 | — | 4 | 1 |
| Skin Disease | — | — | 1 | — |
| Defective Hearing | 1 | — | — | — |
| Otitis Media | 1 | — | — | — |
| Enlarged Tonsils | — | — | 1 | — |
| Oral Sepsis | 1 | — | — | — |
| Heart Disease | — | — | 1 | — |
| Other Disease | — | — | 1 | — |
Two Special cases were also examined, one girl with defective
vision and one boy with asthma and bronchitis. The girl was
referred to the eye specialist and the boy was given advice.
Re-Inspection.
Vision: Four boys and four girls were prescribed
glasses and all obtained them. In
addition the girl "Special" was prescribed
glasses and she obtained them.
Psoriasis: There was no improvement in this girl's
skin condition. She was sent to a skin
specialist.
Otitis Media: Boy receiving hospital treatment, some
improvement noticed.
Defective Hearing: Boy receiving hospital treatment, slight
improvement.
Enlarged Tonsils : Some improvement following the use of
gargles.
Oral Sepsis: Treatment not carried out.
Heart Disease : In statu quo.
Other Defect (Cyst) : Girl has had operation performed with a
successful result.
The Entrants were examined in November, 1933. The following constitutes a resume of the examination.
| Boys. | Girls. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. Examined. | No. Defective. | No. Examined. | No. Defective. |
| 50 | 10 | 55 | 16 |
Parents present: Boys, 49. Girls, 53.
Combined percentage, 97%.
Percentage defective: Boys, 20%. Girls, 29%.
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