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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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| Anaesthetics:- | |
| (a) General | 897 |
| (b) Local | 492 |
| (c) Regional | 128 |
| TOTAL | 1,517 |
| Other Operations:— | |
| (a) Permanent Teeth | 783 |
| (b) Temporary Teeth | 1,094 |
| TOTAL | 1,877 |
| Number of impressions, etc. | 50 |
| Number of dentures fitted | 15 |
| Number of radiographs:— | |
| (a) Dental Clinics | 75 |
| (b) Hospitals | — |
| Number of appointments not kept | 1,726 |
ORTHODONTIC EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT
| Age Groups | No. of pupils examined | No. of pupils selected for treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Age 5 | 3 | 2 |
| ,, 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | 17 | 17 |
| „ 8 | 38 | 38 |
| 9 | 30 | 30 |
| ,, 10 | 34 | 34 |
| ,, 11 | 29 | 29 |
| „ 12 | 16 | 15 |
| 13 | 16 | 16 |
| ,, 14 + | 19 | 19 |
| TOTAL 204 | 202 |