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Beddington and Wallington 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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HOME HELP.
No change was made during the year in the Council's scheme,
whereby a Home Help is provided on application, to assist in domestic
duties during confinements occurring in the homes of residents. A
Home Help was provided in 16 cases during the year.
BIRTH CONTROL.
The Council have made arrangements for women who need information
on birth control, on the grounds of health, to attend a voluntary
centre at Croydon. During 1939, 22 women from the Borough
attended this clinic.
TREATMENT.
Orthopaedic. Patients who attend the Centres and require treatment
for orthopaedic defects are referred by the Medical Officer of
Health to the Orthopaedic Department of the Croydon General
Hospital. During the year 17 cases (defects of the feet, bow legs, knock
knees, etc.) received treatment.
| Expectant mothers. | Nursing mothers. | Children under 5 years. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Found to be in need of treatment | 58 | 2 | 19 |
| Received treatment | 29 | 2 | 13 |
| Made dentally fit | 29 | 2 | 13 |
| Treatments: — | |||
| Fillings: — | |||
| (a) In temporary teeth | — | — | - |
| (b) In permanent teeth | 20 | — | - |
| Teeth extracted | 242 | 24 | 55 |
| Administrations of general anaesthesia | 23 | 2 | 10 |
| Patients supplied with dentures | 18 | 1 | _ |
| Dentures supplied | 31 | 2 | — |
Minor Ailments. Eighty-two cases were referred from the
Maternity and Child Welfare Centres to the under-mentioned Hospitals
during the year: —
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