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All positive reactors are referred to the chest clinic for x-ray and
investigation. These investigations include x-ray examination of all
domiciliary contacts.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
Under Section 59 of the Education Act 1944, education authorities
are empowered to prohibit or restrict the employment of a child if they
consider it would be prejudicial to his health or otherwise render him
unfit to obtain the full benefit of the education provided for him.
All children must, therefore, be medically examined before taking up
employment.
Number of children examined and found fit for employment
during 1969 229
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL DENTAL OFFICER
During 1969 the dental treatment which was carried out in the clinics
was firmly based on conservation. This is supported by an analysis of the
annual statistics. The ratio of permanent teeth filled to each extracted was
7 to 1 and that of the deciduous teeth was 2.8 to 1. This compares favourably
with the national averages of 6 to 1 and 0.8 to 1, respectively.
The London Borough of Harrow in common with many other London
Boroughs has a very large representation of general dental service practitioners,
there being an average population of 2,550 to each dentist,
against the national average of 4,600. The effect of this situation is that a
really neglected mouth is a rare condition although there are unfortunately,
a small number of children who are not having routine treatment from any
source and are finally forced to seek emergency treatment. The ready
availability of dental treatment in the Borough is reflected in the fact that
only 40% of children inspected in schools are found to require treatment
compared with the national average of 56%. It is intended to increase the
number of school inspections during 1970, which were adversely affected
this year by staff changes.