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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
Orsett 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orsett]
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There is much truth in Miss Schreiber's comments,
but from my personal knowledge of many of the families
concerned, there is little doubt that the household
budget, meagre though it may be, is not always used to
the best advantage.
DENTAL TREATMENT.
Individual children treated 1725
Total attendances of above 2173
Extractions—Temporary 3658
Permanent 704
Fillings—Temporary 44
Permanent 720
Operations 100
Gas cases 1660
Local anesthetics 58
DENTAL INSPECTIONS.
| Age Groups. | Number Inspected. |
|---|---|
| 5 to 6 years | 620 |
| 6 ,, 7 ,, | 623 |
| 7 „ 8 ,, | 613 |
| 8 „ 9 „ | 627 |
| 9 „ 10 „ | 601 |
| 10 „ 11 „ | 651 |
| 11 „ 12 „ | 685 |
| 12 „ 13 „ | 573 |
| 13 „ 14 „ | 499 |
| 14 „ 15 „ | 112 |
| Total | 5604 |
Found to require treatment 4064
I am,
Yours faithfully,
W. T. G. BOUL,
School Medical Inspector.