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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
Merton 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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Range of intelligence quotients of cases:—
| Wimbledon. | Mitcham. | Boys. | Girls. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inferior I.Q. below 71 | 5 | 1 | 6 | - | 6 |
| Limited I.Q. 71-85 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Low average I.Q. 86-95 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Average I.Q. 96-105 | 26 | 4 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| Good average I.Q. 106-115 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| Above average I.Q. 116-130 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| Superior I.Q. 131-150 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Exceptional I.Q. 151+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Not tested | 6 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 18 |
| Untestable | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| Totals | 100 | 38 | 103 | 35 | 138 |
Action taken: —
| Consultation and advice | 9 | 13 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| Psychotherapy | 9 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Placed on waiting list for pyschotherapy | 29 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| Remedial tuition | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Casework with parents only | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Placement in special schools, etc. | 9 | - | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Placement in special schools, etc., being sought | - | - | - | - | - |
| Periodic supervision | 31 | 8 | 27 | 12 | 39 |
| Other action | 9 | — | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Totals | 100 | 33 | 98 | 35 | 133 |
Results of action taken insofar as it is possible to judge at present: —
| Improved | 20 | 10 | 15 | 15 30 |
| Slighdy improved | 30 | — | 24 | 6 30 |
| Not yet improved | 32 | — | 21 | 11 32 |
| Doubtful | 18 | 1 | 16 | 3 19 |
| Totals | 100 | 11 | 76 | 35 111 |
3.
| Cases under treatment | 26 | 10 | 24 | 12 | 36 |
| Cases under supervision | 135 | 9 | 106 | 38 | 144 |
| Cases awaiting treatment | 44 | 5 | 30 | 19 | 49 |
| Totals | 205 | 24 | 160 | 69 | 229 |