London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Anaesthetics :—
| (a) General | 1,218 |
| (b) Local | 513 |
| (c) Regional | 238 |
| TOTAL | 1,969 |
Other Operations:—
| (a) Permanent Teeth | 882 |
| (b) Temporary Teeth | 1,03a |
| TOTAL | 1,815 |
| Number of impressions, etc | 41 |
| Number of dentures fitted | 16 |
| Number of radiographs:— | |
| (a) Dental Clinics | 211 |
| (b) Hospitals | — |
| Number of appointments not kept | 1,509 |
ORTHODONTIC EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT
| Age Groups | No. of pupils examined | No. of pupils selected for treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 | 1 | 1 | |
| ,, 6 | 2 | 2 | |
| ,, 7 | 10 | 10 | |
| ,, 8 | 23 | 23 | |
| 9 | 50 | 48 | |
| ,, 10 | 37 | 37 | |
| ,, 11 | 51 | 45 | |
| ,, 12 | 37 | 37 | |
| ,, 13 | 22 | 20 | |
| ,, 14 + | 27 | 20 | |
| TOTAL | 260 | 243 | |