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Hillingdon 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hillingdon]
- Published
- 1967
- Pages
- 120
- Tables
- 100
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General Statistics
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Vital Statistics
Male Female Total -
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Statistics, Infectious Diseases, Health Control Unit London (Heathrow) Airport
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Deaths from All Causes
Male Female Total -
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LIVE BIRTHS Age and parity of mother and place of occurrence during 1966 Statistics supplied by the General Register Office
Parity of Mother *Place of Delivery Age of Mother All Ages Under 20 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45+ -
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STILL BIRTHS Age and parity of mother and place of occurrence during 1966 Statistics supplied by the General Register Office
Parity of Mother * Place of Delivery Age of Mother All Ages Under 20 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45+ -
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INFANT MORTALITY The following table gives details of deaths of those infants who were resident in the Borough:
Date of Death Age Sex Cause of Death -
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Infant Mortality-contd.
Date of Death Age Sex Cause of Death -
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DEATHS FROM CANCER
Male Female Total 1966 1965 1966 1965 1966 1965 -
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CAUSES OF DEATH The following table shows causes of death as given in the Registrar-General's statistics, which are classified in accordance with the World Health Organisation Nomenclature Regulations.
Cause of Death Sex Total all Ages Under 4 weeks 4 weeks and under 1 year AGE IN YEARS 1 to 4 5 to 14 15 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 to 74 75 & over -
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Infectious Diseases The following Table shows the incidence of infectious diseases during 1966.
DISEASES Ages of Cases Notified Totals Deaths Under One Year 1 to 2 3 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 to 24 25 and Over 1966 1965 1966 1965 -
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Statistics
1.1.66 to 30.6.66 1.7.66 to 31.12.66 Total -
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Analysis of Commonwealth passengers referred for medical inspection
1966 1965 1964 -
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There was a steady demand for places throughout the year, and the average attendances were:—
Quarter Ended No. of children on register at end of quarter Total Attendances Number of Days Open Average Daily Attendances Under 2 2-5 years Under 2 2-5 years Total -
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Key to Services
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MATERNAL AND CHILD WELFARE The following clinics were in use during the year:—
Purpose-built Adapted Occupied on a sessional basis Total -
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Ante-natal and post-natal clinics Ante-natal and post-natal clinics are provided at 15 clinics and 780 sessions were held during the year.
Number of women in attendance Number of sessions held by Total Number of Sessions For ante-natal examination For post-natal examination Medical Officers Midwives -
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Mothercraft and Relaxation Ante-natal mothercraft and relaxation classes are held at 14 clinics.
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Child Welfare Clinics Provided by the Council
Number of centres provided at end of 1966 Average number of child welfare sessions held per month Number of children who attended during 1966 and who were born in:— Total number of children who attended during 1966 Total attendances during 1966 1966 1965 1961-64 -
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There is no Mother and Baby Home in Hillingdon, and the Council accepts responsibility for the maintenance of cases in the Homes of other Local Authorities, and in those of various voluntary bodies.
The numbers of cases dealt with during the year were as follows:— 1966 1965 -
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PRIORITY DENTAL SERVICE STATISTICS
Attendances and Treatment Children Under 5 Expectant and Nursing Mothers -
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Prosthetics
Children Under 5 Expectant and Nursing Mothers -
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Health Visiting Statistics The following cases were visited by the Health Visitors during the year:—
Cases Visited Number of Cases -
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Home Nursing
1965 1966 -
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I must emphasise, however, that only by maintaining a high level of immunisation will this disease be held in check.
Year Deaths Cases England and Wales Hillingdon area England and Wales Hillingdon area -
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POLIOMYELITIS VACCINATION The following table shows the number of vaccinations carried out during the year under arrangements made by the Council.
Year of Birth Primary Courses Reinforcing Doses Salk Injection Sabin Oral Total Salk Injection Sabin Oral Total -
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During the year the following vaccinations of children were undertaken:—
Age Vaccination Re-Vaccination -
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The following table shows the numbers of children immunised during the year at Council Clinics or by private medical practitioners.
YEAR OF BIRTH Primary Immunisation Reinforcing Injections Diphtheria only Whooping Cough only Tetanus only Combined Diphtherial Whooping Cough Combined Diphtherial Tetanus Combined Diph theria/ Tetanus/ Whooping Cough Quad-rilin Diphtheria only Whooping Cough only Tetanus only Combined Diphtherial Whooping Cough Combined Diphtherial Tetanus Combined Diphtherial Tetanus/ Whooping Cough Quad-rilin -
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A summary of the help provided is given below:—
Aged 65 or over Aged under 65 Total Chronic sick and tuberculosis Mentally Disordered Maternity Others -
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Attendances at the Council's Clinics were as follows:—
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Residential Homes for the Aged The Council's Residential Homes at 31st December, 1966, were:—
Name of Home Address No. of Beds Male or Female Designated or Non-Designated -
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The following is a summary of admissions and discharges during the year:—
Admissions Total Discharges Hospital Deaths Home Address Other Address -
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Number of Persons in Residential Accommodation at 31st December, 1966, in Various Age Groups and Types of Home
Local Authority Number of Residents in Age Groups Under 30 30 to 49 50 to 64 Total Under 65 65 to 74 75 to 84 85 or over Total 65 or over All Ages -
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Number of Persons in Residential Accommodation at 31st December, 1966, Summarised According to Major Handicap
Local Authority Persons Under Age 65 Blind Deaf Epileptic Physically Handicapped Mentally Subnormal Mentally III Other Persons Total -
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Percentages of Persons in Residential Accommodation at 31st December, 1966, in Various Age Groups and Types of Home
Percentages of Residents in Age Groups Residents Age 65 or Over per 1,000 population Aged 65 or Over Local Authority Percentages of Residents in Various Types of Home Under 65 65 to 74 75 to 84 85 or over L.A. Homes with Bed Complement Joint User Voluntary Under 31 31 to 50 51 to 70 71 to 150 Over 150 -
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Highgrove House—Families
Admitted Rehoused by Hillingdon Discharged rehoused by other L.A. Discharged to other address To Mead House -
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At 31st December, 1966, the total number of persons in the Hostels was as follows:—
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During the year changes in the register of blind and partially-sighted persons occurred as follows
No. on Register 31.12.65 Additions Removals No. on Register 31.12.66 -
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This is a table showing the age groups of persons on the Blind Register at 31st December, 1966:—
0 I 2 3 4 5 to 10 11 to 15 16 to 20 21 to 29 JO to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 69 70 to 79 80 to 84 85 to 89 90 and over Total -
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This table shows the age at onset of blindness:—
0 1 2 3 4 5 to 10 11 to 15 16 to 20 21 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 69 70 to 79 80 to 84 85 to 89 90 and over Total -
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Information regarding Employment
M F Total -
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With regard to the partially-sighted register, the age groups are as follows:—
0 to 1 2 to 4 5 to 15 16 to 20 21 to 49 50 to 64 65 & over Total -
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During the year the Council became responsible tor the burial of 14 persons. The following is a summary of the action taken:—
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The above list shows total funeral arrangements under Section 50. The breakdown is as follows:—
Section 50(1) Section 50(3) Total -
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They came from the following districts:—
L.B. of Richmond L B. of Hounslow L.B. of Hillingdon L.B. of Ealing L.B. of Brent L.B. of Harrow L.B. of Barnet Surrey C.C. -
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Number of Mentally 111 Patients Referred During the Year
Referred by Under Age 16 Aged 16 and over Total M F M F -
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The following cases were dealt with during the year:—
No. of Cases Referred Recommendations made for "Medical Points" -
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Twenty-three licences were issued with standard conditions approved by the Council, as shown in the following summary:—
Treatment Carried Out Number of Premises -
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The following cases were considered during the year:—
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NURSERIES AND CHILD MINDERS The number of premises in the Borough registered in accordance with the Nurseries and Child Minders Regulations Act, 1948, as private day nurseries, or persons registered as child minders, is as follows:—
Number of Registrations Number of Places 1966 1965 1966 1965 -
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From Home Address:
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General Services
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There were 174 samples taken during the year with the following results:—
Satisfactory Unsatisfactory -
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Reported Accidents
Workplace Number Reported Total No. Investigated Action Recommended Fatal Non-Fatal Prosecution Formal Warning Informal advice No Action -
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Analysis of Reported Accidents
Cause Offices Retail shops Wholesale warehouses Catering establishments open to public, canteens Fuel storage depots -
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Inspections of Factories
Premises No. on Register No. of Inspections No. of written notices No. of Prosecutions (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) -
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Defects found
Particulars Number of cases in which defects were found Number of cases in which prosecutions were instituted Found Remedied Referred To H.M. Inspector By H.M. Inspector (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) -
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The following table shows the notifications received and the visits made to ensure that the conditions under which work is carried out are satisfactory.
SECTION 133 SECTION 134 No. of Outworkers in August last required by Section 133(1)(c) No. of cases of default in sending lists to the Council No. of prosecutions for failure to supply lists No. of instances of work in unwholesome premises Notices Served Prosecutions (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) -
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The table set out below shows the number of premises registered and the inspections made in 1966.
Class of Premises Registered General inspections -
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There were 272 tons of various foods inspected as shown:—
Article lb. Article lb. -
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The following foods were found unfit and were voluntarily surrendered:—
Article lb. Article lb. -
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There were 126 samples of imported food submitted for bacteriological examination with the following results:—
Satisfactory Unsatisfactory -
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Details of the work carried out are set out below:—
Properties other than Sewers Type of Property Non-Agricultural Agricultural -
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Details were as follows:—
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Dwellings Outside Improvement Areas
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Repair—Housing and Public Health Acts Number of houses rendered fit after service of notices:—
Section 9, 10 and 16 of Housing Act, 1957 Public Health and similar Local Acts Totals Informal Formal Informal Formal Informal Formal -
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Below is a table showing the progress during the year.
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82 Environmental Health
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CONTROL OF CARAVAN SITES Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act, 1960
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SMOKE AND SULPHUR DIOXIDE (In Microgrammes per Cubic Metre)
YEAR SMOKE SULPHUR DIOXIDE RATIO JUNE TO JANUARY JUNE West Grange Mead Pk. sch. JANUARY West Grange Mead Pk. sch. JUNE West Grange Mead Pk. sch. JANUAR Y West Grange Mead Pk. sch. SMOKE West Grange Mead Pk. sch. SULPHUR DIOXIDE West Grange Mead Pk. sch. -
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MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR SMOKE AND SULPHUR DIOXIDE FOR 1966 Microgrammes Per Cubic Metre
76 High St., Northwood West Mead, South Ruislip Wm. Byrd School, Harlington Coldharbour Lane, Hayes Grange Park School, Hayes High Street, Uxbridge Oak Farm School, Hillingdon Drayton Hall, West Drayton Smoke SO2 Smoke SO2 Smoke SO: Smoke SO2 Smoke SO2 Smoke SO2 Smoke SO2 Smoke SO2 -
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Smoke Control Areas The programme to extend smoke control areas throughout the Borough continued as scheduled; the position at the end of the year is set out below:—
No. of Orders Acres Domestic Dwellings Local Authority Private Other Premises -
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GRIT AND DUST DEPOSITS IN GRAMMES—1966
National Coal Board Depot, West Drayton Control Uxbridge Gas Works Inner London Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Month Total Coal Total Coal Total Coal Total Coal Total Coal Site 1 Site 2 Average -
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INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD MILK
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Distribution All milk samples submitted for statutory tests were found to be satisfactory.
Methylene Blue Test Phosphatase Test Turbidity Test Colony Counts Total Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory -
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ICE CREAM Ice Cream Samples There were 76 samples taken during the year.
Grade Number Percentage -
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INSPECTION OF MEAT AND OTHER FOOD
Cattle excluding Cows Cows Calves Sheep and Lambs Pigs -
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Unsound Food The total amount of food surrendered for destruction during the year was 13 tons 5 cwt. 108 lb. This includes food condemned at No. ll.L Buffer Depot, Harmondsworth, which closed down during the year, but not foods surrendered at London Airport.
Class of Food Quantity (lb.) -
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FOOD AND DRUGS SAMPLING During the year 222 informal samples and 72 formal samples were submitted to the Public Analyst for examination. They comprised the following:—
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contaminated with insect debris, all samples were found to be satisfactory. Vegetables and fruits were found to be free from residual pesticides.
Type of Food Number of Samples -
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Departmental Samples
Article Satisfactory Unsatisfactory -
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examination by the Public Analyst. During the year 19 such articles were referred in this way. The total number of food complaints received during the year was 135. The foods involved were:—
Number of Complaints Number of Complaints Unsound Foreign Bodies Unsound Foreign Bodies Description of Article Description of Article -
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Foods submitted for Bacteriological Examinations
Food Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Suspicious Total -
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Inspection of Food Premises
Type of Premises Total Number Visits Made -
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During 1966 the School Health Service has been carried on in much the same manner as in the previous year, and the following table gives an indication of the extent of the work during the year:—
Year of Birth Number of Pupils who Have Received a Full Medical Examination Physical condition of Pupils Inspected Number of Individual Pupils Found to require Treatment (Excluding Dental Diseases and Infestation with Vermin) Satisfactory Unsatisfactory -
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Report of the Principal School Medical Officer for the Year 1966
Defect Code No. (1) Defect or Disease (2) Periodic Inspections Special Inspection Entrants Leavers Others Total -
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Defect Code No. (1) Defect or Disease (2) Periodic Inspections Special Inspection Entrants Leavers Others Total -
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Number of special inspections and re-inspections carried out during the year: 7,143.
Premises School Health Sessions Immunisation/ Vaccination Sessions -
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Report of the Principal School Medical Officer for the Year 1966
Premises School Health Sessions Immunisation! Vaccination Sessions -
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Eye Diseases, Defective Vision and Squint
Number of cases known to have been dealt with -
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Child Guidance Treatment
Number known to have been treated -
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The investigations were continued in the junior departments and infant departments of primary schools, and the results of the work performed can be summarised as follows:—
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During the year under review, the number of routine vision tests and results under this heading were as follows:—
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Report of the Principal School Medical Officer for the Year 1966 Monthly Attendance Record—Orthoptic Clinic 1966
New Patients Attending for Exercises Attending for test and/or Observation Total Failed to Attend -
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New Patients 1966
Type of Case Type of Case -
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Report of the Principal School Medical Officer for the Year 1966 HANDICAPPED PUPILS REGISTER FOR 1966
Category Number of Children Placed in Total New Cases Referred to Local Education Authority during 1966 Day Special Schools Special Classes Residential Special School Ordinary Schools Home Tuition etc. Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls -
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The number of children under five being dealt with under various categories is as follows:—
Year of Birth Total 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 -
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Report of the Principal School Medical Officer for the Year 1966 The following table gives an indication of the number of children between five and 15 years of age who have been reported under Section 57 during the past few years and those who are placed informally.
NORMAL ENVIRONMENT HOSPITAL CASES INFORMAL FOSTER CARE CASES GRAND TOTAL Year of Birth Section 57 cases Informal cases Section 57 cases Informal cases Section 57 cases Informal cases Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls -
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SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE STATISTICS
Ages 5 to 9 Ages 10 to 14 Ages 15 and over Total -
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Report of the Principal School Medical Officer for the Year 1966
Ages 5 to 9 Ages 10 to 14 Ages 15 and over Total