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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

Lewisham 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]

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Health visiting

Table: The following is a brief summary of the visits made by the health visitors during the year:—

The following is a brief summary of the visits made by the health visitors during the year:—

Total visits
To expectant mothers1,445
To children under 1 year9,672
To children 1-5 years11,194

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Infant Welfare Centres

Table: The number of children who attended the 13 Maternity and Child Welfare Centres was as follows:—

The number of children who attended the 13 Maternity and Child Welfare Centres was as follows:—

Babies4,252
Children 1-5 years of age6,349

Table: The attendances at the various centres was as follows:—

The attendances at the various centres was as follows:—

InfantsChildren
Municipal Clinicsunder 1 year1-5 years
Louise House5,6682,481
Central Clinic2,204735
North Downham1,876928
Spalding House2,062741
Shaftesbury House2,560700
T otals14,3705,585

Table: Voluntary Welfare Centres

Voluntary Welfare Centres

Bellingham7,0403,314
Catford7,6772,188
Downham4,5592,228
Forest Hill11,3254,571
Grove Park3,4753,330
Hither Green4,9042,712
Lee and Blackheath5,4125,034
Ladywell5,4732,679
Totals49,86526,056
Grand Totals64,23531,641