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
Merton 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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Other Treatment Given.
| Ailments. | Number of cases treated. |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous minor ailments | 248 |
| Lymphatic Glands | 2 |
| Heart and Circulation | 24 |
| Lungs | 112 |
| Development (Hernia and Other) | 75 |
| Nervous System | 30 |
| Pyschological Development and Stability | 8 |
| Total | 499 |
Appendix ' B'
1. General Medical/Minor Ailments Clinics.
Attendances made by children at General Medical/Minor
Ailments Clinics 2,602
2. Other Medical Examinations undertaken by School Medical
Officers.
Children examined for part-time employment 237
In addition to the above, 259 medical examinations of teachers
and teacher trainees were carried out during the year.
3. Recuperative Holidays.
Children sent for recuperative holidays on the recommendation
of School Medical Officers 15
All these children were examined on their return and all were
found to have benefited from the holidays provided.
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