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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
Redbridge 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]
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Medical
Inspections
10,164 medical inspections were carried out in 1969 and of these
only 23 were seen whose general physical condition was considered to
be unsatisfactory (Appendix 17 Table A). In addition 1,003 special
examinations were carried out (Appendix 17 Table B).
With the co-operation of Head Teachers of schools in the borough,
all immigrant children are medically examinated as so6n as possible
after admission to school. Included in this examination is a skin test to
detect tubercular infection and those children who show by this test that
they are susceptible to tuberculosis, are offered B.C.G. vaccination.
Streening
Tests of
Vision and
Hearing
This service has continued satisfactorily during 1969, and the following is a summary of the examinations undertaken.
| Number Tested | Number Passed | Total Number of Defects | Number Referred for Advice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision | 15,320 | 10,521 | 4,799 | 1,502 |
| Number Tested | Number Passed | Number Advised. further Test | Number Referred for Advice | |
| Hearing | 12,532 | 9,731 | 2,416 | 385 |
Special Schools
and Specialist
Clinics
These are the subject of individual reports by Consultants and
Medical Officers in charge.
Statistics
The Department of Education and Science Returns are printed in j
the Appendiceis.
Medical
Treatment
Minor Ailment Clinics:
511 children attended various clinics throughout the Borough in
respect of minor ailments.
Recuperative
Holidays
During 1969, 19 children were recommended for recuperative holidays
and were placed by the Chief Education Officer.