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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
Hornsey 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Distribution of Welfare Foods
The arrangements for issuing welfare foods were substantially the same as in the previous year.
| National Dried Milk (tins) | Orange Juice (bottles) | Cod Liver Oil Vit. (bottles) | A & D Tabs. (packets) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 32910 | 99584 | 12790 | 12213 |
| 1959 | 36350 | 98855 | 11676 | 11048 |
| 1958 | 39005 | 104980 | 12571 | 10420 |
Priority Dental Service for Mothers and Young Children
The dental officers have devoted 7% of their time to the
inspection and treatment of the priority classes. There has been a
slight increase in the number of expectant and nursing mothers
inspected, compared with 1959, with a corresponding increase in the
various forms of treatment.
Although in respect of the children under five there has been
a small reduction in inspection, the amount of conservative work
carried out was larger. The average number of fillings and silver
nitrate dressings per child treated was three, and extractions 0.95.
A great need exists for dental health education, and a valuable
opportunity is afforded when dealing with these mothers and young
children.
The following table gives details of attendances made and
treatment given at all clinics during the past two years:-
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