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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
Croydon 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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GIRLS.
| 4.5 | 148 | 1 | 70 | 77 | 52 0 |
| 5.6 | 924 | 20 | 601 | 305 | 32.9 |
| 6.7 | 341 | 9 | 238 | 94 | 27 6 |
| 7.8 | 124 | 3 | 80 | 41 | 33 1 |
| 8.9 | 28 | ... | 22 | 6 | 21.4 |
| 9.10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 37.5 |
| 10.11 | 1 | ... | 1 | ... | ... |
| 11.12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 28.6 |
| 12.13 | 456 | 51 | 294 | 111 | 24.3 |
| 13.14 | 862 | 96 | 504 | 262 | 30.4 |
| 14.15 | 49 | 7 | 30 | 12 | 24.5 |
| 15.16 | 1 | ... | ... | 1 | ... |
The figures for defective teeth are substantially the same as in
1909. No absolute accuracy can be claimed for them as it would
take some considerable time to examine each child's mouth for
incipient decay. The figures are, however, sufficiently accurate to
once more emphasize the need for dental treatment for school
children.
METHODS EMPLOYED OR AVAILABLE FOR THE TREATMENT
OF DEFECTS.
During 1910 the Public Health Department continued to undertake
the treatment of ringworm and minor skin complaints.
RINGWORM
The arrangements described in my previous annual reports
have continued in force during the past year.