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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
Ilford 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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2. Visiting the schools and examining any children submitted
to her by the Teachers.
The following summary shows what has been and is
being done in this connection :—
Summary of cases visited and inspected by the Health Visitor, after being referred to her by the School Teachers :—
| Defects. | Remedied | Under Observation. |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty, neglected and verminous heads and bodies | 35 | 163 |
| Ringworm | 5 | 2 |
| Incontinency | — | 1 |
| Defective hearing | — | 1 |
| Ear disease | 1 | 1 |
| Defective vision | 22 | 22 |
| Eye diseases | 4 | 5 |
| Adenoids and enlarged tonsils | 3 | 7 |
| Defective teeth | — | 2 |
| General Minor Disease Conditions | 12 | 6 |
| Totals | 82 | 210 |
3. In addition, a great deal of general work has been
done in ascertaining the home conditions of children
who in some way or another are not normal or are
not in a satisfactory condition, such as underfed
children and similar conditions.
Altogether, Miss Radford has completely justified her
appointment, and I cannot speak too highly of the character
and of the amount of her work for the schools since it was
commenced. The work is often very arduous, and, at
times, disappointing in its results, so that the more
credit is due when it is carried out day after day with
energy and cheerfulness, accompanied by a determination