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temporary teeth begin to appear in the first year of life, and their
condition is of prime importance in determining the soundness of
the permanent teeth.
Poverty and indifference lead to the neglect of the valuable
services which a dentist can render, and so it is not surprising that
nearly 40 per cent, of the children commencing school are found to
be suffering from considerable dental decay.
The above-mentioned facts constitute the case for action by a
Maternity and Child Welfare Committee, and so it is widely held
that dental treatment is an essential provision in connection with
Maternity and Child Welfare schemes—in addition to the usual
advice upon the use of tooth-brushes.
The Maternity and Child Welfare Committee of the Borough
of Stoke Newington considered this matter at one of their meetings
in 1925, but a majority of those present were not favourable to any
action being taken.
At the higher ages it is noteworthy that the deaths of persons
of over 65 years of age amounted to approximately 46% of the total
deaths at all ages.
THE MORTUARY.
During the year, 45 bodies were deposited in the Public
Mortuary. Post-mortem examinations were performed upon 21
of these.
INQUESTS.
Forty-two Inquests were held upon Deaths of Parishioners
during the year 1925.
PREVALENCE OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.
It will be seen from Table IV. that 264 Notification Certificates
of Infections Illness were received from medical practitioners. This
represents a reduction as compared with the preceding year, when
the figure was 298.