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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
Beddington and Wallington 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Dental. During 1943 17 cases were referred for treatment under the Councils' scheme as follows:—
| Expectant mothers. | Nursingmothers. | Children under 5 years. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Found to be in need of treatment | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Received treatment | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Made dentally fit | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Treatments:— | |||
| Fillings:— | |||
| In temporary teeth | — | - | — |
| In permanent teeth | 7 | — | — |
| Teeth extracted | 72 | 12 | 14 |
| Administrations of general anaesthesia | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Patients supplied with dentures ... | 6 | 1 | - |
| Dentures supplied | 8 | 2 |
Orthopedic. Patients attending the Centres who require treatment
for orthopaedic defects are referred by the Medical Officer of
Health to the Orthopaedic Department of the Croydon General
Hospital. During the year 3 cases received treatment.
| Two full-time Health Visitors, who work under the supervision of the Medical Officer of Health, are employed. The following is a summary of the work carried out during the year:— | |
| First visits to Expectant Mothers | 59 |
| Re-visits to Expectant Mothers ... | 22 |
| First visits under 1 year | 387 |
| Re-visits under 1 year | 212 |
| First visits over 1 year | 108 |
| Re-visits over 1 year | 637 |
| Still Births | 4 |
| First visits | 25 |
| Re-visits | 97 |
| General Enquiries | 102 |
| Tuberculosis | 45 |
| Scabies | 154 |