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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
Hackney 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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ROUTINE MEDICAL INSPECTIONS - VISION
| Number tested - | Hackney | T.L.E.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Boys | 4, 211 | 61,571 |
| Girls | 4,837 | 59, 176 |
| Percentage of number tested | % | % |
| A - Not wearing glasses | ||
| 6/6 Boys | 80.6 | 80. 3 |
| Girls | 77.9 | 77.6 |
| 6/9 Boys | 6.0 | 6. 3 |
| Girls | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| 6/12 Boys | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| or worse Girls | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Noted for treatment - | ||
| Boys | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Girls | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| B - Wearing glasses | ||
| 6/6 Boys | 3.9 . | 3.7 |
| Girls | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| 6/9 Boys | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Girls | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| 6/12 Boys | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| or worse Girls | 2.0 | 2.7 |
| Noted for treatment - | ||
| Boys | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Girls | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| C - Boys and Girls | ||
| Percentage of number tested with and without glasses - | ||
| Noted for Treatment | 10.4 | 9.8 |
| Noted for Observation | 6.8 | 7. 1 |
| Total noted for treatment or observation | 17. 2 | 16.9 |