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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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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It is interesting to note that there are three instances of
"pairs" attending the school; quite recently one each of two other
"pairs" left the school, whilst some time ago there was a case
of three in a family being in attendance at the school.
Miss Mullen, the Headmistress, takes a great interest in all
this work, and is in attendance throughout the inspection. More
over, she is able to give valuable information about the pupils.
The following report has been received from the Head Teacher
of the Deaf Centre regarding "Leavers":—
Three children left the School during the year.
1 girl, unfit for work both physically and mentally, is being
kept at home.
1 girl is doing very well in service in a large private home
in London.
1 boy not yet employed (left 23/12/36).
Water Lane Deaf Centre.
1 he pupils attending the above Special School were medically
examined during the year 1936. The details mentioned below
refer to the findings of same.
Number examined: Boys, 20; Girls, 16. Defects referred for treatment, 4; defects referred for observation, 8.
| Delects | Treatment | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Defective Vision | 1 | 1 |
| Throat and Nose Conditions | - | 1 |
| Chest conditions | 1 | 2 |
| Orthopaedic conditions | 2 | — |
| Other defects | - | 4 |
Percentage defective, 11.1.
Cases requiring treatment were referred to their own Doctor
or to the School Clinic, and since the routine inspection have been
"followed up," and in all cases treatment was obtained either
privately or through the School Clinic.
The physical condition was satisfactory and classified as
follows:—
Above average 27.7%
Average 61.1%
Below average 11.1%
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