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Lewisham 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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Maternal Mortality.
The number of deaths recorded in the Borough resulting
from childbirth was exceedingly low, there being an entire absence
of deaths due to puerperal sepsis, and only 6 attributable to
other causes.
The figures for previous years are as follows:—
| Year. | Deaths from Puerperal Sepsis. | Other Causes. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | |||
| 8 | |||
| - | |||
| - |
Milk Assistance Scheme.—The Council's Scheme for the
provision of milk to infants and expectant and nursing mothers
was continued during the year. The number of families to
whom grants were made was 521, compared with 446 in 1925.
1,005 orders were issued for fresh milk for periods of 4 weeks,
the majority of grants being for one pint per day. 5,126 lbs.
of dried milk were issued free or at a cost of 6d. per lb. The
expenditure on the Scheme during the financial year was approximately
£730.
During the year 9,577 lbs. of dried milk were issued at
cost price to families to whom, in the opinion of the Health
Visitor, the ordinary retail price was prohibitive, and the cash
taken in respect of these sales amounted to £776 3s. 1d.