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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
Croydon 1945
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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(6) Administrations of general
anaesthetics for extractions 3,133 2,120
(7) Administrations of local
anaesthetics for extractions 3,275 3,431
(8) Other Operations-
Permanent teeth 6,117 4,529
Temporary teeth 2,444 1,792
8,561 6,321
Fillings per session 5.3 4.8
Extractions per session nitrous
oxide 46 43
DIPHTHERIA IMMUNIZATION.
Diphtheria Immunization has been carried out at the clinics
and the assistance of the teachers and their co-operation has been
much appreciated.
The number of children between the ages of 5 and 15 years
immunized against Diphtheria during the year was 281. This
is, unfortunately, a decrease. Concentration is, however, being
directed towards pre-school children.
ORTHOPAEDIC WORK.
Summary of Cases attending the Orthopaedic Clinic:—
Cases on Books
Jan. 1st, New Cases 31st Dec.,
1945. Cases. Discharged. 1945.
181 190 189 182
338 children were seen by the Orthopaedic Surgeon and 599
attendances were made.
SPINAL AND OTHER REMEDIAL CLINICS.
| Attendances | Sessions. | Avatt. | Attend antes. | Sessions. | Avatt. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinal | 1,940 | 382 | 5.1 | 1,627 | 328 | 5.0 |
| Massage | 229 | 229 | 1.0 | 165 | 165 | 1.0 |
| Flat Feet | 2,476 | 264 | 9.4 | 1,951 | 207 | 9.4 |
| Breathing | 3,350 | 288 | 11.6 | 1,257 | 167 | 7.5 |
| 7,995 | 1,163 | 5,000 | 867 |
A substantial increase in these treatments has taken place
during the year, especially in breathing exercises after operation
for removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids. This is a satisfactory
feature showing an appreciation by parents of the value
°f this post-operation training.