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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
Holborn 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Holborn Borough]
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Stillbirths.
During 1937 information was received of 10 stillbirths. 6 of which were
legitimate.
Enquiry as to possible causes was made in nine cases, the tenth child
was found abandoned in the street.
In nine instances the confinement took place in hospital.
Difficult labour was responsible for two; craniotomy of a hydrocephalic child
was responsible for one; in two cases there was a history of toxaemia of
pregnancy; in two sases no definite reason could be assigned; in two others
no information was obtainable, the mother not having returned to the address
given on admission.
Illegitimate Children.
The births of 36 illegitimate children were registered.
Dental Treatment.
The following is a summary of the work during 1037 at the Council's Denta Clinic, No. 10, John Street, open on Thursday afternoons for nursing or cxpectan mothers, and children under five years of age:—
| Women. | Children. | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of sessions held | 49 | 49 | 49 |
| Number of new Patients | 51 | 64 | 115 |
| Total attendances | 243 | 117 | 360 |
| Extractions — | |||
| With local anaesthetic | 37 (69) | 1 (1) | 38 (70) |
| With general anaesthetic | 22 (156) | 46 (139) | 68 (295) |
| Scaling | 27 | 7 | 34 |
| Fillings— | |||
| Simple | 81 | 20 | 101 |
| Root | 3 | - | o 3 |
| Dentures (including repairs) | 72 | - | 72 |
| Advice | 48 | 50 | 98 |
The figures in brackets relnte to the number of teeth exlrncUd.
In four cases where the patients were very poor the dentures were provided
free of charge; contributions towards the cost were required in all other cases and
in three instances the patients were required to pay the whole cost.