[Report 1936] / School Medical Officer of Health, West Bromwich.

West Bromwich (England). Council.

Date:: 1936

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is of very little value if tlie bodily framework wbich it aims to develop is of inferior or defective nutrition and of poor well being.” Great care is taken to ensure that tbe child of poor nutrition receives special consideration. There is no direct evidence to show, so far as the general nutrition of school children is concerned, that increased outlay in rents, necessary for many inhabitants in the newer housing estates, is being met with by reduction in the amount allowed for food in the family budget. The special investiga¬ tion into the value of the free milk scheme operating within the borough showed the benefits which have accrued through your past provisions. Special tribute is due to the Director of Education (Mr. L. G. Dose) and his staff for assistance and courtesy in supplying much of the material for this report. Close co-operation between the teaching staffs of the schools and the School Medical Department has been maintained as in previous years. Acknowledgment for loyal and efficient service is due also to all the members of the School Medical Department. I should like also to express sincere appreciation of the courtesy and consideration which has been been shown by you, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, to this Department throughout the year. I have the honour to remain, Your obedient servant, W. S. WALTOY, School Medical Officer. 2, Lodge Doad, West Bromwich.