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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
Leyton 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Short-sighted astigmatism | 76 |
| Mixed long and short-sighted astigmatism | 82 |
| Squint | 50 |
| Cases up for a second time | 4 |
| Cases in which no glasses were required | 4 |
| Cases which did not complete the course | 93 |
| Cases in which glasses were supplied | 339 |
Cases, which are under treatment, hut arc not completed, and
therefore are not included in the above table, number 54.
ARTHUR P. CUMMINGS.
DENTAL CLINIC.
The Dentist visits each school in turn and inspects the mouths
of all children who arc 6 years of age. The parents of those found
suffering from dental caries are communicated with, and if they
desire treatment at the clinic an appointment is made.
The condition of the teeth of children who attend the
Dental Clinic is recorded on cards and a note made of the treatment
carried out. The object of the Dentist is to render the mouth
in a healthy condition, which is done by filling all the teeth which
can be saved and only extracting those which are unsavable ; in
some cases dressings with silver nitrate are employed.
Condition Found at Inspection.
| No. of children (aged 6) inspected. | Percentage of children with | No. of children with permanent teeth decayed. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound teeth. | 1-3 temporary teeth decayed. | 4 or more temporary teeth decayed. | ||
| 2443 | 12-9 | 320 | 54.9 | 267 |
Children Treated at School Clinic.
Number of Children.
| Inspected in School. | With Dental Caries. | Received Treatment. | Completed Treatment. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2443 | 2025 | 932 | 754 |