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Hornsey 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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9
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
(Section B).
Under this heading the Minister of Health asks for an
account of any developments or changes during the year, with an
indication of those made owing to war, in—
1.—(a) Laboratory Facilities.
(b) Ambulance Facilities.
(c) Nursing in the Home.
(d) Treatment Centres and Clinics.
(e) Hospitals: Public and Voluntary.
No Material
Changes
During 1941
3.— (i) Midwifery Service
(ii) Maternity Services
(iii) Institutional Provision for Mothers
or Children
(iv) Health Visitors.
(v) Child Life Protection.
(vi) Dental, Orthopedic, Etc., Treatment.
Special
Section
LABORATORY FACILITIES.
The specimens examined in the laboratory at the Isolation Hospital during 1941 were as follows:—
| Negative. | Positive. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria, specimens | 384 | 74 | 458 |
| Sputum (T.B.) ,, | 148 | 12 | 160 |
| Streptocci | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Blood for Widal | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Other examinations | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| Total | 566 | 102 | 668 |