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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
Ealing 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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Group 4.—Orthopaedic and Postural Defects.
| Under the Authority's Scheme— | Number of children treated |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment with education | 9 |
| Residential treatment without education | – |
| Non-residential treatment at an orthopaedic clinic | 122 |
| Otherwise— | |
| Residential treatment with education | – |
| Residential treatment without education | – |
| Non-residential treatment at an orthopaedic clinic... | – |
| Total number of children treated ... | 130 |
Group 5.—Dental Defects.
(1) Number of Children who were:—
(a) Inspected by the Dentist:
Routine Age Groups
Aged
5 1,356
6 1,401
7 1,409
8 1,303
9 1.454
10 1,436
11 1,428
12 1,340
13 1,267
14 975
15 96
16 3
Specials 193
Grand Total 13,741
(b) Found to require treatment 9,067
(c) Actually treated 5,396
(2) Half-days devoted to:—
Inspection 110
Treatment 961 Total 1,071
(3) Attendances made by children for treatment 6,628
(4) Fillings:—
Permanent Teeth 6,357
Temporary Teeth 536 Total 6,893
(5) Extractions:—
Permanent Teeth 1,266
Temporary Teeth 8,773 Total 10,039
(6) Administrations of General Anaesthetics for Extractions 1,464
(7) Other operations:—
Permanent Teeth 549
Temporary Teeth — Total 549
Total 13,548