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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
Edmonton 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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This is held once weekly in the school dental clinic at Pymmes Park. Details of the work carried out there are:—
| Mothers. | Children. | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of attendances | 443 | 288 |
| Total number treated | 420 | 272 |
| Fillings | 41 | 38 |
| Dressings | 16 | 143 |
| Scalings | 10 | - |
| Extractions (number of teeth) | ||
| Under gas | 780 | 588 |
| Local anaesthetic | 22 | — |
| Number of gas cases | 197 | 195 |
Dentures.
There were 37 dentures supplied, and of these 13 were assisted by the
Committee.
Municipal Milk Supply.
Towards the end of the year the Committee extended the scope of the
Milk Scheme by allowing dried milks, such as Trufood and Lactogen, to be
supplied in place of cow's milk, when recommended by the doctor in charge
of the Infant Welfare Clinics. This arrangement is of great advantage to the
mothers, and the full extent of the added facility will be revealed during 1937.
Actual number of people who applied for milk during 1936, 452. Of this
number 75 were expectant mothers.
FREE SUPPLIES OF COD LIVER OIL AND MALT, FERROFAX,
NUMOL, HALYCALCYNE, AND PURE COD LIVER OIL.
The following free supplies were granted during 1936:—
Cod Liver Oil and Malt 2,504 cartons,
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Details regarding the supply of milk to the recipients are:—
Number of applications 2,214
„ recipients 2,101
„ pints granted at quarter cost 6,454
„ „ „ free 82,929
Trufood, number of Tins 48
Lactogen, „ Pkts. 6