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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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Table: The ages of the children presented for general inspection were as follows:—

The ages of the children presented for general inspection were as follows:—

4—5.6.6.6.1.7.8.8—9.9.10.10.11.11—l2.12—13.13—14.14—15. 15..16.
Boys211779453513333226088224
Girls131449i5631303527523992
Totals :—Boys, 658. Girls, 529.

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At the examination a note is made on those children's
cards where I think it is desirable to notify the parent of the
presence of a defect. After the examination is over I take
the cards in my pocket to the office, and a clerk then sends
a written notice to the parent, drawing attention to the
defect found. A fortnight later the name and address of
the parent is given to the Health Visitor on another card
and a visit is then paid by her to the home, and the case
is followed up until the defect is remedied, or some final
result attained, e.g., the family leaving the district. The
detailed result of these visits is given on page 107, under
Health Visitor.