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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 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Percentage incidence of Dental Caries in Leyton Secondary
School Pupils.
| Age Group. | Number examined. | Sound condition. | Percentage found to require treatment. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 95 | 20 | 78.9 per cent. |
| 12 | 95 | 9 | 90.5 „ |
| 13 | 83 | 14 | 83.1 „ |
| 14 | 94 | 23 | 75.5 „ |
| 15 | 86 | 4 | 95.3 „ |
| 16 | 36 | 2 | 94.4 „ |
| 17 | 20 | 2 | 90 „ |
| 18 | 3 | — | 100 „ |
| Girls. | |||
| 11 | 89 | 12 | 86.51 „ |
| 12 | 76 | 19 | 75 ,, |
| 13 | 80 | 10 | 87.5 „ |
| 14 | 77 | 6 | 92.2 „ |
| 15 | 79 | 5 | 93.6 „ |
| 16 | 11 | 1 | 90.0 „ |
| 17 | 2 | 1 | 50 „ |
| 18 | 4 | — | 100 „ |
Worst Cases of Dental Disease.
| Case. | Permanent Extractions. | Permanent Fillings. | Age. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 W.C. | — | 10 | 16 |
| „ 2 A.C. | 6 | 4 | 16 |
| „ 3 D.L. | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| ,, 4 D.A. | 4 | 10 | 15 |
| „ 5 R.A. | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| „ 6 P.B. | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| „ 7 A.D. | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| „ 8 E.D. | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| „ 9 J.E. | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| „ 10 P.F. | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| „ 11 D.W. | — | 7 | 16 |