Health of school entrants in a West Yorkshire Health District April-July 1989.

747 school entrants were medically examined between April and July 1989 in Dewsbury Health District with a high index of social problems. At an average of 5 years 7 months. 46% of the children had one or more health problems, half of which had not been previously noted. 71% of new problems needed treatment. The paper argues continuation of school entry medical for all children in this District and makes recommendations regarding improving the surveillance programme.