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
Croydon 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Treatment.
The following summary shows particulars of the work accomplished:-
| Expectant Mothers | Nursing Mothers | Total | Young Children | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cases Examined | 322 | 47 | 369 | 452 |
| Re-treated | 19 | 19 | 38 | 153 |
| Total | 341 | 66 | 407 | 605 |
The following summary ahows particulars of the work accompalished:-
| Expectant and Nursing Mothers | Young Children | |
|---|---|---|
| Attendances | 862 | 1,132 |
| Fillings | 234 | 389 |
| Extractions | 382 | 510 |
| Gas Cases | 103 | 225 |
| Local Anaesthesia | 94 | 11 |
| Scaling and Gum Treatment | 95 | - |
| Dressings | 269 | 366 |
| Denture Dressings | 105 | - |
| Silver Nitrate | - | 359 |
| Treatments Completed | 156 | 332 |
Number of Sessions (treatment) 338
Dentures Fitted 32
Dentures Repaired 9