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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
Edmonton 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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DENTAL CLINIC Contd.
| Mothers. | Children. | |
|---|---|---|
| Extractions (No. of teeth). (a) Under Gas. | 1,231 | 430 |
| (b) Local Anaesthetic | 23 | 1 |
| Number of Gas Cases | 407 | 190 |
Dentures.
Number supplied - 49 of whom 15 were assisted by Committee.
MUNICIPAL MILK SUPPLY.
Number of applications. 1,700.
Number of renewals 2,043.
Number of recipients. 3,454.
Number of pints granted free 154,043
Actual number of people who
applied for milk 896
Number of expectant mothers who
applied for milk 291
DETAILS REGARDING FREE SUPPLIES OF DRIED FOODS, COD LIVER OIL, ETC.
| Trufood | 1,859 tins. |
| Lactogen | 14 packets. |
| Cow and Gate | 457 packets. |
| Ostermilk | 208 tins. |
| Bemax | 13 Cartons. |
| Cod Liver Oil and Malt | 3,221 Cartons. |
| Pure Cod Liver Oil | 477 bottles. |
| Numol | 859 Cartons. |
| Halycalcyne | 68 bottles. |
| Ferrofax | 73 bottles. |
| Farex | 58 packets. |
| Grimsby Emulsion | 427 bottles. |
| Glucose | 603 packets. |
CONVALESCENT CASES.
Number of mothers sent. 1
Number of mothers who took babies
with them 6
Children
Number sent away through I.C.A.A. 8