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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
Ilford 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Dental Clinics.—253 half-days were taken up for the treatment of
expectant and nursing mothers and children under 5 years of age during
1948: 152 at Valentines Clinic and 101 at Mayesbrook Clinic.
The following is a summary of the work carried out:—
| (a) Treatment of Mothers: | Valentines Clinic. | Mayesbrook Clinic. |
|---|---|---|
| No. of patients treated during 1948 | 672 | 245 |
| No. of attendances of patients ... | 1,185 | 432 |
| No. of administrations of "general" anaesthetics | 165 | 153 |
| No. of administrations of "local" anaesthetics | 92 | 101 |
| No. of fillings and other operations | 2,146 | 1,026 |
| No. of mothers having dentures supplied | 60 | 97 |
| (b) Treatment of Children under 5 years of age: | ||
| No. of patients treated | 217 | 80 |
| No. of attendances of patients | 229 | 84 |
| No. of administrations of "general" anaesthetics | 112 | 60 |
| No. of fillings and other operations | 413 | 79 |
The following are the figures for the past 5 years:—
| No. of Mothers treated: | 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 |
| (i) Valentines Clinic | 481 | 398 | 378 | 333 | 672 |
| (ii) Mayesbrook Clinic | — | 68 | 179 | 239 | 245 |
| No. of Children treated: | |||||
| (i) Valentines Clinic | 143 | 130 | 130 | 153 | 217 |
| (ii) Mayesbrook Clinic | — | 46 | 88 | 83 | 80 |
Ophthalmic Clinic.—9 expectant and nursing mothers and 110 children
under 5 years of age were treated by the Council Oculist during 1948: 51
pairs of spectacles were supplied, 6 to mothers and 45 to children. Since
5th July, 1948 expectant and nursing mothers were referred for treatment
under National Health Service Act and discontinued treatment at the
Ophthalmic Clinic.
Orthopaedic Clinic.
(i) Newbury Hall Clinic.—48 sessions were held during 1948, 318
children under 5 years of age being examined, making 828 attendances.
(ii) Mayesbrook Clinic.—27 sessions were held during 1948, 168 children
under 5 years of age being examined, making 442 attendances.