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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
Beddington and Wallington 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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HOME HELP.
Two Home Helps are employed by the authority, an additional
Home Help being appointed in December, 1940, to assist in domestic
duties during confinements occurring in the homes of residents. A
Home Help was provided in 18 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 1940, 12 women from the Borough
attended this clinic.
TREATMENT.
Orthopedic. 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 14 cases (defects of the feet, bow legs,
knock knees, etc.) received treatment.
the Councils' scheme as follows: —
| Expectant mothers. | Nursing mothers. | Children under 5 years. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Found to be in need of treatment | 42 | 3 | 22 |
| Received treatment | 20 | 3 | 18 |
| Made dentally fit | 20 | 3 | 18 |
| Treatments: — | |||
| Fillings: — | |||
| (a) In temporary teeth | — | -— | — |
| (b) In permanent teeth | 5 | — | 6 |
| Teeth extracted | 151 | 40 | |
| Administrations of general anaesthesia | 18 | 2 | 13 |
| Patients supplied with dentures | 14 | 3 | — |
| Dentures supplied | 24 | 6 | — |
Minor Ailments. Fifty-three cases were referred frem the
Maternity and Child Welfare Centres to the-under-mentioned Hospitals
during the year: —
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