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List of defects found Treatment Observation
Skin Diseases 2 —
Blepharitis 2 —
Defective Vision 33 2
Otitis Media 3 —
Other Ear Diseases 2 —
Other Conditions, Nose and
Throat 3 —
Heart Disease (organic) — 3
Anaemia 12 —
Disease of Nervous System 2 —
Deformities 2 (requiring
orthopaedic treatment)
Two cases of organic heart disease were found among the
entrants—one congenital heart disease and one valvular disease of
heart consequent on rheumatic fever. A third case of heart disease
was discovered among the older pupils. All three were exempted
from drill and games.
Thirty-six girls were found to require remedial exercises for
slight deformities, and these were willingly undertaken by the
drill mistress.
The Principal, Mr. J. W. Hand, takes a keen interest in the
medical inspection of the pupils, and is willing at all times to
co-operate with the School Medical Department.
WEST HAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND
ST. ANGELA'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.
WEST HAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
All the West Ham pupils in attendance were examined by
Dr. Jessie Fitchet.
Number inspected 199. Number found defective 32.
Defective 16%
One hundred and sixty-six mothers attended, a percentage
of 84, which shows great appreciation of this annual medical
examination.
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