[Report 1948] / School Medical Officer of Health, Pembrokeshire County Council.

  • Pembrokeshire (Wales). County Council.
Date:
1948
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Credit: [Report 1948] / School Medical Officer of Health, Pembrokeshire County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    SECONDARY SCHOOLS. 2,774 pupils were examined, at Routine Inspections. Of these, 265, or 9.55, were referred for treatment, and 262, or 9.44, for observation, 53 pupils were also specially examined, and of these six were referred for treatment and four for observation. DEFECTIVE VISION. 154 were referred for treatment and 43 for observation. Three children, were operated on for squint. MALNUTRITION. 51 cases of malnutrition were found amongst Secondary School pupils examined. NOSE AND THROAT DEFECTS. 77 cases were referred for treatment, and 50 for further observa- tion. HEART AND CIRCULATION. 14 pupils were found with functional heart defects. TUBERCULOSIS. Three cases were referred to the Tuberculosis Physician. DEFORMITIES. 30 pupils were referred for treatment and 133 for observation. Most of these cases were pupils suffering from minor postural defects and flat feet. SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE. During the year 8,349 children were inspected; 4,356 were re ferred for treatment, and 2,51 I were actually treated. Summary of Treatment. Number of fillings inserted in permanent teeth ... 686 Number of fillings inserted in temporary teeth ... 739 Number of permanent teeth extracted ... 42? Number of temporary teeth extracted ... 2353 Other operations—Permanent teeth ... 757 Temporary teeth ... , 473