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City of Westminster 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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subsequent unemployment amongst those eligible for treatment at the
Centre.
The reduction in the figures under some headings, although disappointing,
is gratifying in the case of extractions done. This, although it is
small in comparison with the reduction in 1931, helps to further emphasise
the point that the mothers are still appreciating the advantages of the
conservation of the teeth—a principle which I have been striving to
impress on them during the past years.
New Cases 241
Subsequent attendances 1,286
Teeth extracted 1,089
Teeth filled 207
Other dental operations 720
Anaesthetics administered:—
Local 12
General 242
Dentures supplied 13
Number of sessions 99
Table XII.
| 1926. | 1927. | 1928. | 1929. | 1930. | 1931. | 1932. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Sessions | 92 | 90 | 88 | 89 | 78 | 95 | 99 |
| New patients | 209 | 204 | 172 | 153 | 257 | 257 | 241 |
| Subsequent attendances | 629 | 802 | 807 | 793 | 1,129 | 1,414 | 1,286 |
| Teeth extractions | 1,668 | 1,198 | 930 | 1,172 | 1,305 | 1,107 | 1,089 |
| Teeth filled | 189 | 248 | 208 | 148 | 201 | 222 | 207 |
| Other dental operations | 699 | 777 | 638 | 663 | 1,225 | 1,174 | 720 |
| Anæsthetics administered— | |||||||
| Local | 31 | 17 | 28 | 33 | 23 | 25 | 12 |
| General | 295 | 263 | 182 | 194 | 253 | 255 | 242 |
| Dentures supplied | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 13 |
Patients contributed £17 4s. 0d. in small sums according to their
means.
Convalescence.—The Council has again provided in the estimates
for assistance in obtaining convalescent treatment. 15 Westminster
patients at the Infants' Hospital, Vincent Square, were sent to
a convalescent home for periods varying from 2 weeks to 3 months. After
inquiry a grant was made in each case to make up the deficiency after
the parents had contributed.
The total amount expended in the year amounted to £33 12s. 0d..