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
Leyton 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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(n) Analysis of figures in (1)—
Type of Operation—
Number
Orthodontic 526
Silver Nitrate Treatment 1,110
Scaling 364
Polishing 211
Dressings 1,535
Other operations 708
Orthodontic Clinic:
Study models for progress 58
Removable appliances included screw plates,
finger springs, apron springs and combinations
of these. Oral screens and Andreson
appliances.
Appliances fitted 76
Repairs to appliances 8
Denture space retainers 48
Finished cases 45
Under treatment at year end 97
Dental Inspections in Schools:
| No. of children inspected | No. requiring treatment | No. approved for treatment | No. accepting treatment | No. refusing treatment | Percentage of acceptances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Road | 736 | 633 | 633 | 326 | — | 51.5 |
| Mayville Road | 564 | 401 | 383 | 289 | 8 | 75.4 |
| Cann Hall Road | 836 | 549 | 536 | 411 | 5 | 76.7 |
| Newport Road | 1,118 | 981 | 981 | 799 | — | 81.4 |
| St. Joseph's | 219 | 169 | 169 | 117 | — | 69.2 |
TABLE V INFESTATION WITH VERMIN
| (a) Total number of examinations of pupils in schools by school nurses and other authorised persons | 26,316 |
| (b) Number of cases of infestation found | 145 |
| (c) Number of forms S.H.54(a) sent | 20 |
| (d) Number of cleansing notices issued (Section 54(2)—Education Act, 1944) | 23 |