[Report 1924] / School Medical Officer of Health, Todmorden Borough.

  • Todmorden (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1924
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    note of any deformity which comes to their notice. It is found that by doing all this work on the same day as the medical inspection, and with clerical assistance to write notes dictated whilst the examination is actually proceeding, the number of children who can be examined in any session is larger than it would otherwise be, and that therefore the number of sessions during which the school is disturbed is reduced to a minimum. 5.—FINDINGS OF MEDICAL INSPECTION. REVIEW OF THE FACTS DISCLOSED BY MEDICAL INSPECTION. [a) Uncleanliness.—It will be seen from Table 2, that 62 children were found to be unclean as to the head, this year. The corresponding figure was 46 last year, and 23 the year before. The standard of cleanliness operative this year is not higher than that operative last year, and this figure must be looked upon as unsatisfactory. One hundred and twenty-four Preliminary Notices were sent out in respect of children wlfo were verminous but who did not come within the standard which in accordance with the decision of the authority are dealt with by exclusion. The question of reverting to your former policy of excluding these children without any Preliminary Notice is one for your serious consideration. [h] Minor Ailments.—^The number of Minor Ailments appear to be diminishing. Impetigenous and allied conditions are not so common as formerly. The fact that the Clinic is now open nine times per week instead of three, is a help in dealing with these and similar cases. (c) Tonsils and Adenoids.—^The number of tonsils and adenoids recorded minimises the actual condition of affairs because with the present unsatisfactory means of treatment we have naturally concentrated on the more severe cases. Steps are being taken this year with a view to re¬ lieving this condition. {d) Tuberculosis.—This disease is dealt with by the County Authorities and very close association is maintained with the Tuberculosis Officer. There are no children to our knowledge in school who have at any time been alleged to have been suffering from Tuberculosis, unless the Tubercul¬ osis Officer has expressed the opinion that they can attend school without injury to themselves or the children with whom they associate.