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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
Acton 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Permanent leeth—
Fillings 436
Extractions 390
Temporary1 Teeth—
Fillings 83
Extractions 270
Anaesthetics—
General 227
Local 36
Other Operations—
Permanent Teeth 195
Temporary Teeth 342
Number of Radiographs 8
Number of Denture Dressings 236
Number of Dentures supplied 83
Number of appointments not kept 203
SPEECH THERAPY REPORT, 1949.
Five sessions have been held weekly at 43, Avenue Road, W.3.
7(7 New Cases were referred. Of these 16 failed to attend for
interviews, the remaining 61 were classified as follows:—
19 referred for Stammering.
30 ,, „ Diplalia.
7 ,, ,, Sigmatism.
3 „ ,, Dysphonia.
1 ,, „ Partial deafness.
1 ,, „ Retarded speech.
15 cases were found to be very slight and no immediate treatment
was recommended but they will be kept under observation.
In addition 17 follow-up interviews were arranged of. which:—
10 attended.
7 failed.