[Report 1972] / Medical Officer of Health, Radnorshire County Council.

  • Radnorshire (Wales). County Council.
Date:
1972
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Credit: [Report 1972] / Medical Officer of Health, Radnorshire County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ANrfUAL REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL MEDICAL OFFICER - ■■ 1 ■ ■ 1 - MEDICAL INSPECTIONS During the year, 779 children were examined in the respective age groups compared with 799 in the previous year. In addition, 30 children were given special inspections. There was an increase in the number of parents who attended the examinations of their children: the figure for this year being 59% compared with 52% in 1971. Dr* R.S, Riley commenced school medical inspections in May, 1972, following the resignation of Dr. Bpryl Davies and the death of Dr. R.J. Walker. No difficulties were experienced in the smooth running of the inspections* An additional investigation was introduced by Dr. Riley. Each child due for examination is now given a urine test, and as a result of this test, ten children were referred to their family doctor for further investigation. CO-OPERATION WITH FAMILY DOCTORS The recommendations of the Joint Committee of the British Medical Association and the Society of Medical Officers of Health were followed as in previous years* with regard to children founc at school medical examinations to be suffering from defects other than defects of refraction. A letter about such children is sent from the Principal School Medical Officer to the family doctor concerned. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS AT MEDICAL INSPECTIONS Infestation The number of children whose heads were found to be infested with lipe was five compared with two in 197% and the percentage of children found to be so infested was 0.2%. The actual numbers of childrep found to be infested during the last ten years are given below: 1963 1964 1965 19 66 1967 37 1968 9 17 1969 . 6 26 1970 3 6 1971 . t 2 24 1972 5 Teeth Advipe on the prevention of dental decay was again given at medical inspections, and leaflets were handed to the parents when necessary.