London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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STATISTICAL SUMMARY
Psychiatrist's interviews at clinic 574
Psychologist's interviews at clinic l6l
Psychologist's testing interviews at school 35
Psychologist's school visits 10
Psychologist's psychological tests only 26
Psychologist's psychological re-tests only 29
Remedial coaching interviews at clinic 552
(Miss Marshall and Mr.Shepherd)
No, of cases newly referred and re-opened 225
No. of cases re-opened for re-tests 24
No. of cases carried over from previous year 131
Waiting list 28
Total number of cases dealt with 352
AGE INCIDENCE
| Under 5 years | 5 to 11 years | 11 years + | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cases carried over | 8 | 24 | |
| New referrals and re-opened | 40 | 112 | 97 |
SEX
| Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Cases carried over | 90 | 41 |
| New referrals and re-opened cases | 164 | 85 |
New referrals and re-opened cases
School medical officers 82
Head Teachers 45
Maternity & Child Welfare Department 29
General Practitioners 17
Children's Department 13
Education Department 3
Parents 22
Probation Officers 11
Hospitals 15
Others 12
112