Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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Group II. Defective Vision and Squint (excluding minor eye defects
treated as minor ailments - group I.)
Defect or Disease.
j
No. of Defects dealt with.
Under the
Authority's
Scheme.
Otherwise.
Total
Errors of Refraction (including
squint)
25
–
25
Other defect or disease of
the eyes (excluding those
recorded as minor ailments).
–
–
–
25
-
25
Total Number of Children for whom Spectaclcs wore prescribed:-
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme. 24
(b) Otherwise. –
Total Number of Children who obtained or received Spectacles;-
(a) Under the Authority's Scheme. 24
(b) Otherwise. –
DENTAL DEFECTS.
(1) Number of Pupils who were:-
(a) Inspected by the Dentist:Ages-
9.
10.
11. 1
12.
13. 61
14. 62
15. 41
16. 2
17.
18.
19. - Total 167
Specials. 5
Grand Total. 172
(b) Pound to require treatment. 125
(c) Actually treated. , 83
(2) Half days devoted to:-
, Inspect ion 1
Treatment - total 1
(3) Attendances made by pupils for treatment 156.
(4) Fillings:-
Permanent Teeth 158
Temporary Teeth - total 158
(5;' Extractions:-
Permanent Teeth 59
Temporary Teeth 3 total 62
(6) Administrations of general anaesthetics
for extractions. 34-
(7) Other operations:-
Permanent Teeth 37
Temporary Teeth - total 37
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