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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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| Permanent Teeth | 574 | ||
| Temporary Teeth | 565 | ||
| Total | 1139 | ||
| Scalings | 37 | ||
| Dentures and Repairs | 41 | ||
| Administrations of Nitrous Oxide | 433 | ||
There is no change from the last report in the arrangements made at this Clinic. During the year the following cases were dealt with:—
| Deformity. | Attended during year. | Discharged. |
|---|---|---|
| Deformities of Neck: Torticollis | 1 | - |
| Deformities of Chest: Pigeon Chest | 1 | - |
| Deformities of lower extremities Congenital dislocation of hip | 2 | - |
| Knock knee | 19 | 6 |
| Bow legs | 36 | 15 |
| Deformities of feet: | ||
| Talipes | 4 | - |
| Flat foot | 7 | 4 |
| Deformities of toes | 4 | 3 |
| Deformities associated with diseases of the Nervous System: | ||
| Spastic Paralysis | 5 | 1 |
| General Atonia | 1 | - |
| Deformities following injuries | 1 | 1 |
| Deformities associated with Tuberculosis: Hip | 1 | - |
Two of the children suffering from Bow-legs and the one
from Tuberculosis of the hip joint were sent as in-patients to
Stanmore.
Rheumatism Clinic.
A report on the work of this Clinic will be found under
"School Medical Service."