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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
Leyton 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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The following table shows the work done for these children by Mr. Horton.
| Secondary | Elementary | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of children examined | 328 | 639 |
| Number found to require treatment | 106 | 225 |
| Attendances made by children for treatment | – | 324 |
| Half-days to inspection | 2 | 12 |
| Half-days to treatment | 13 | 71 |
| Fillings—Permanent teeth | 50 | 219 |
| Temporary teeth | – | 6 |
| Extractions—Permanent teeth | 1 | 66 |
| Temporary teeth | – | 199 |
| Other operations—Permanent teeth | 9 | 58 |
| Temporary teeth | – | 8 |
| General anaesthetics for extractions | – | 89 |
| General anaesthetics admin istered for the County | – | 100 |
I am unable to report on the dental condition, or facilities
offered for treatment to our Leyton children evacuated to the
West Country.
ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC.
ARTIFICIAL SUNLIGHT CLINIC.
All the records relating to the Othopaedic Clinic and the
Artificial Sunlight Clinic were destroyed by enemy action.
AURAL CLINIC.
This work, which was suspended at the outbreak of war, was
begun again in December, 1939.
It is with great regret that I have to report the sudden death,
in August, 1940, of Mr. C. R. Sandiford, F.R.C.S., who has filled the
appointment of Aural Consultant (part-time) since the initiation of
the Council's Special Aural Clinic in July, 1938. Mr. Sandiford
was an expert surgeon, a sound clinician, and a specialist who
commanded the respect and confidence of both patients and staff.
His death was a severe loss to the department.
Mr. Sandiford's successor, Mr. W. H. B. Magauran, F.R.C.S.,
took over the duties of Aural Consultant in November, 1940.
The following list shows the relevant particulars regarding
the Leyton school children who attended the Aural Clinic for
treatment during 1940.