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 Wimbledon]
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DUNDONALD HALL.
Number of infant consultations held 51
Total number of attendances 1546
Total number seen by doctor 978
Average number of attendances 30.8
Number of new cases under one year 136
Number of new cases over one year 22
Classes for Mothers.
Number of classes held 46
Total number of attendances 373
Average number of attendances 8.6
Subjects taught:—
Mothercraft.
Moral training of boys and girls.
Home nursing.
DENTAL CLINIC.
During the year the following work was carried out: —
Number of Dental Clinics held | 38 | |
Mothers. | Children. | |
Total number of attendances | 161 | 67 |
Number treated | 14 | 33 |
Number refused treatment | 4 | 5 |
Number of times treated with local anaesthetics | 59 | |
Number of times treated with gas | 25 | 33 |
Number carried forward | 4 | 7 |
Dental treatment had been undertaken for children under
five years of age, but treatment was extended to expectant
and nursing mothers on 13th September, 1920.
ANTE-NATAL CLINIC.
The Clinic was opened on September 28th, 1920, at
Wandle Park House.
Total number of attendances 18
Average number of attendances 2.3
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