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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
Southall-Norwood 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall-Norwood]
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Grants of Milk.
Milk is supplied free or at a reduced rate to expectant mothers (from the
third month of pregnancy), to nursing mothers, and to children under three
years of age, and exceptionally to children under five years of age, according
to a scale which has been adopted by the Council.
There were 515 applications granted during the vear, as follows:—
Table No. 20.
| Cow's milk free | Cow's milk at 50% cost | Dried milk free | Dried milk at 50% cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 404 | 35 | 71 | 5 |
| 1934 | 332 | 13 | 82 | — |
This shows an increase on the number in 1934, when a total of 427
applications were granted.
Dental Treatment.
By arrangement between this Council and the County Education
Authority, expectant and nursing mothers and children under five years of age
attending the Maternity and Child Welfare Centres are enabled to have dental
treatment and advice, including if necessary the provision of dentures.
Below are the details of the year's working of the clinic :—
Table No. 21.
| 67 | |
| Number inspected | 45 |
| Number for whom treatment was completed | 21 |
| Number of completed dentures | 17 |
| Number of fillings | 29 |
| Number of extractions under local anaesthetic | 75 |
| Number of extractions under gas | 26 |
| Total number of attendances and re-attendances | 126 |
| 98 | |
| Number inspected | 101 |
| Number for whom treatment was completed | 98 |
| Number of fillings | 50 |
| Number of extractions under local anaesthetic | 34 |
| Number of extractions under gas | 232 |
| Total number of attendances and re-attendances to dentist | 172 |