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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

Bromley 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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Table: Summary of Dental Statistics for Year 1935, with Comparisons.

Summary of Dental Statistics for Year 1935, with Comparisons.

1932193319341935Remarks.
Inspections.
No. of Sessions28242922All schools inspected in 1934. 1,825 children not examined in 1935.
No. examined4531468551583975
Referred for Treatment2653 (50%)2539 (54%)2785 (55%)2246 (56%)
Treatment.
No. of Sessions391393372380
Individuals discharged238722682352227451 under 5 years of age included in 1935 figure.
Attendances3827399241013808Away ill. Jubilee holidays, etc.
(per Session)9101110
Visits per Child1.61.71.61.6
Gas Cases96211031201111560 sessions.
(total per Session)16191818
Extractions3616391041004528
Fillings2244222123682355
Local anaesthetics119410228801142
Nurses Visits ......613989684450

Table: WORK PER 100 CHILDREN TREATED.

WORK PER 100 CHILDREN TREATED.

Average for the Country (Board of Education figures).Borough of Bromley.
Permanent teeth filled6788
Temporary teeth filled719
Permanent teeth extracted3327
Temporary teeth extracted155171