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Heston and Isleworth 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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case, and for Puerperal Fever cases where a second opinion is
desired.
Mr. ,A. J. Wrigley, M.D., F.R.C.S., has been appointed to
take over the Ante-Natal Clinic work at the beginning of the New
Year (1931).
The following are the figures with regard to the attendances
at the Clinic:—
Attendances by expectant mothers during the year 300
Average attendance of expectant mothers per session 16.6
Total number of expectant mothers who attended the
Clinic during the year 1.87
Dental Clinic.
The following is an extract from the Dental Surgeon's report for the year: —
| Year. | Mothers. | Boys. | Girls. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointments were | 1929 | 141 | 106 | 81 | 328 |
| 1930 | 165 | 102 | 122 | 389 | |
| Attendances | 1929 | 129 | 98 | 78 | 305 |
| 1930 | 129 | 93 | 111 | 333 |
Details of the Work, 1930.
| Treated | 21.0 |
| Fillings | 59 |
| Referred for Gas | 67 |
| Extractions (Local anaesthetic) | 4 |
| Extractions (General do.) | 387 |
| Administrations of general anaesthetic | 118 |
| Advice | 18 |
| Treatment postponed | 3 |
| Refused to submit | 3 |
| Dressings | 11 |
| Impressions taken | 6 |
| Charted | 31 |
| Objector | 1 |
| Silver Nitrate treatment | 25 |
| Dentures were supplied to six mothers. | |