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
Waltham Forest 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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| 1971 | 1970 | 1969 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New cases commenced during year | 88 | 75 | 76 |
| Cases completed during year | 71 | 60 | 81 |
| Cases discontinued during year | 4 | 8 | |
| Removable appliances fitted | 93 | 76 | 100 |
| Fixed appliances fitted | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Pupils referred to Hospital Consultant | 9 | 3 |
| 5 TO 9 | 10 TO 14 | 15 & OVER | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils supplied with F.U. or F.L..(first time) | - | - | - | - |
| Pupils supplied with other dentures (first time) | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
| Numbers of dentures supplied | 1 | 7 | 3 | 11 |
1971 1970 1989
(d) Anaesthetics
General Anaesthetics administered by
Dental Officers - - -
Medical Officers 1,267 1,052 1,358
(e) Inspections
(i) First inspection at school:-
Number of Pupils 10,239 13,836 14,045
(ii) First inspection at clinic:-
Number of Pupils 3,124 3,118 2,835
Number found to require treatment 9,833 10,116 9,459
Number offered treatment 8,746 9,267 8,971
(iii) Pupils re-inspected at school clinic 543 1,290 516
Number found to require treatment 489 664 329
(f) Sessions
Sessions devoted to treatment 3,229 3,266 3,175
Sessions devoted to inspection 88 116 111
Sessions devoted to Dental Health Education 37 23 78
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