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
Harrow 1972
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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ORTHODONTICS
| New cases commenced during year | 65 |
| Cases completed during year | 61 |
| Cases discontinued during year | 1 |
| No. of removable appliances fitted | 144 |
| No. of fixed appliances fitted | 11 |
| Pupils referred to Hospital Consultant | 1 |
PROSTHETICS
| Ages 5 to 9 | Ages 10 to 14 | Ages 15 and over | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils supplied with F.U. or F.L. (first time) | — | _ | _ | _ |
| Pupils supplied with other dentures ( first time) | 3 | _ | _ | 3 |
| Number of dentures supplied | 3 | — | — | 3 |
INSPECTIONS
| (a) | First inspection at school. Number of Pupils | 21,788 |
| (b) | First inspection at clinic. Number of Pupils | 1,337 |
| Number of (a)+(b) found to require treatment | 8,713 | |
| Number of (a)+(b) offered treatment | 6,542 | |
| (c) | Pupils re-inspected at school clinic | 925 |
| Number of (c) found to require treatment | 771 |
SESSIONS
| Session devoted to treatment | 1,765 |
| Sessions devoted to inspection | 194 |
| Sessions devoted to Dental Health Education | 16 |