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West Ham 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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ST. ANCELA'S HICH SCHOOL FOR CIRLS.
An inspection by Dr. Jessie Fitchet of all West Ham pupils
was made, excluding those in the Preparatory School, and a reinspection
of those found defective was carried out later in the
year.
Number examined, 151. Number found defective, 19.
Defective 12%
The number of mothers who attended was 124, which shows
the great interest which is taken in the annual medical inspection.
The nutrition is of a high standard, as is shown by the following record:—
| Number | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 17 | 11 |
| Normal | 116 | 76.8 |
| Slightly subnormal | 18 | 12 |
Details of defects found:—
| Treatment | Observation | |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Diseases | 2 | — |
| Blepharitis | 1 | — |
| Defective Vision | 9 | 2 |
| Otitis Media | 2 | — |
| Chronic Tonsillitis | — | 2 |
| Other Conditions of Nose and Throat | 6 | - |
| Heart Disease (organic) | — | 2 |
| Anaemia | 2 | — |
| Other defects | — | 1 |
At re-inspection it was found that treatment had been obtained
in every case where advised, with this result:—
Skin Disease: 1 improved ; 1 to continue treatment.
Blepharitis: 1 cured.
Defective Vision: All had obtained glasses; 7 through the Committee's
Scheme and 2 privately.
Two cases under observation; 1 obtained glasses privately;
1 glasses not considered necessary.
Otitis Media: 2 cases to continue treatment.
Chronic Tonsillitis: 1 operation privately—satisfactory; 1 to
continue treatment.
Other Conditions of Nose and Throat: 4 cases cured; 2 to continue
treatment.
Anaemia: Both improved.
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