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West Ham 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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The results of the Inspection of the Girls in October, 1935, were as follows:—

ExaminedDefective
Lister Institute8319
Shakespeare Institute595
Total14224

Parents present, 77; i.e. 54%.
The following were the defects found
Treatment.
Skin Disease 5
Defective Vision 16
Squint 1
Miscellaneous 6
Five cases were referred for observation.
Early dental treatment was advised in 20 cases.
There were a few cases of early flat feet and faulty posture.
In these cases simple exercises were taught and special instructions
given to teachers.
The physical condition was good, and classified as follows :—
Above average 25.3%
Average 66.2%
Below average 8.5%
The cleanliness was satisfactory.
Since the Routine Inspection those children requiring treatment
have been "followed up" and in most cases treatment
was obtained either at a Hospital or the School Clinic.
During the year 1935 all those children who were found to
have defects at the Routine Medical Inspection in October, 1934,
were "followed up" .and in the majority of cases treatment
was found to have been obtained through the School Medical
Service or privately.
During the year the following "received attention" at the
Minor Ailments Clinic:—
Special Cases 20
Re-inspections 10
The standard of health and physique of the majority of the
pupils was satisfactory and personal hygiene good. Both the
Principals take a keen interest in the examinations, and afford
every facility for the smooth conduct of same.
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