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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Anaesthetics :—
(a) General 1,040
(b) Local 735
(c) Regional 166
TOTAL 1,941
Other Operations :—
(a) Permanent Teeth 863
(b) Temporary Teeth 970
TOTAL 1,833
Number of impressions, etc 42
Number of dentures fitted 20
Number of radiographs:—
(a) Dental Clinics 81
(b) Hospitals —
Number of appointments not kept 1,481
ORTHODONTIC EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT
| Age Groups | No. of pupils examined | No. of pupils selected for treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Age 5 | 1 | 1 |
| „ 6 | — | — |
| „ 7 | 2 | 2 |
| „ 8 | 28 | 27 |
| „ 9 | 24 | 24 |
| „ 10 | 13 | 13 |
| ,, 11 | 19 | 19 |
| „ 12 | 5 | 5 |
| „ 13 | 4 | |
| „ 14 + | 9 | 9 |
| TOTAL 105 | 104 |