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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
Barking 1941
[Report of the School Medical Officer for Barking]
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(1) Number of children inspected by the Dentist:-
| (a) Routine age-groups:- | 1939. | 1940. | 1941. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 (and 4) | 267 | 174 | 431 | |
| 6 | 500 | 296 | 470 | |
| 7 | 469 | 322 | 677 | |
| 8 | 426 | 433 | 646 | |
| 9 | 299 | 456 | 784 | |
| 10 | 326 | 627 | 747 | |
| 11 | 339 | 342 | 400 | |
| 12 | 426 | 443 | 604 | |
| 13 | 440 | 250 | 541 | |
| 14 (and 15) | 100 | 157 | 119 | |
| TOTALS | 3,592 | 3,500 | 5,419 | |
| (b) Specials | 1,116 | 716 | 607 | |
| (c) TOTAL (Routine & Specials) | 4,708 | 4,216 | 6,026 | |
| (2) Number found to require T/ment | 4,052 | 3,486 | 5,001 | |
| (3) Number actually treated | 3,014 | 2,096 | 1,911 | |
| (4) Attendances made by children for treatment | 8,047 | 6,251 | 6,114 | |
| (5) Half-days devoted to:- | ||||
| Inspection | 33 | 28 | 44 | |
| Treatment | 914 | 735 | 690 | |
| TOTAL | 947 | 763 | 734 | |
| (6) Fillings - | Permanent Teeth | 3,772 | 3,702 | 3,410 |
| Temporary Teeth | 131 | 213 | 137 | |
| TOTAL | 3,903 | 3,915 | 3,547 | |
| (7) Extractions | Permanent Teeth | 966 | 823 | 1,021 |
| Temporary Teeth | 4,020 | 3,073 | 3,099 | |
| TOTAL | 4,986 | 3,896 | 4,120 | |
| (8) Administrations of general anaesthetics for extractions | 2,323 | 2,157 | 1,767 | |
| (9) Other operations | ||||
| Permanent Teeth | 3,296 | 2,670 | 3,189 | |
| Temporary Teeth | ||||
(e) Report on the Work of the Orthopaedic Clinic.
On the whole the work in all branches In this department has
increased quite appreciably during the last year.
Prom June 1941 to September 1941 the Sunlight Clinic
was temporarily interrupted except for very special cases as
it was thought that natural sunlight and fresh air would be
of greater benefit than artificial light. As the schools
closed at 3.30 p.m. (actually 1.30 p.m.) it will be appreciated
that school children had every opportunity of enjoying outdoor
recreation and sunlight.
Much work was done by your masseuses during this time
on massage, exercises, electrical treatment, etc.
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