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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 1959

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

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Table: APPENDIX B PART 111 Defects Treated

APPENDIX B PART 111 Defects Treated

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
External and other, excluding errors of refraction and squint166
Errors of refraction (including squint)1,686
Total1,852
Number of pupils for whom spectacles were prescribed1,442

Table: Table B. Diseases and Defects of the Ear, Nose and Throat

Table B. Diseases and Defects of the Ear, Nose and Throat

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
Received operative treatment
(a) for diseases of the earNil
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis82
(c) for other nose and throat conditions1
Received other forms of treatment819
Total902

Table: Table C. Orthopaedic and Postural Defects

Table C. Orthopaedic and Postural Defects

Number of cases known to have been dealt with
(a) Pupils treated at clinics or out-patient departments210
(b) Pupils treated at school for postural defectsNil
Total210