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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
Croydon 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Puerperal Fever and Puerperal Pyrexia.
Thirteen cases of Puerperal Fever, and 39 cases of Puerperal
Pyrexia were notified. This is a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 births for
the former and 12.0 per 1,000 for the latter. The death-rates
were:—Puerperal Fever, 2.16 per 1,000 births. There were no
deaths attributed to Puerperal Pyrexia.
The following Table gives fuller details concerning these
cases.
| Puerperal Fever. | Puerperal Pyrexia. | |
|---|---|---|
| „ „ B.B.A | - | |
| — | — |
Under Section 2 (1) of the Midwives and Maternity Homes
Act, 1926, a midwife is enabled to claim compensation for loss of
practice on account of suspension from work to prevent the
possible spread of infection. Two applications were granted, and
a sum of £3 18s. paid.
The Committee also assist necessitous patients in the payment
of the midwife's fee. 14 applications were made for assistance
by midwives on behalf of the patients, and a total sum of
£23 19s. was allowed.
Table LXXVII.
Accommodation for Confinement.
The following table gives information concerning the accommodation
utilized for confinements.
Number. Percentage.
In Private Houses 1540 46.9
In Public Institutions 1109 33.7
Registered Maternity Homes 637 19.4
There is a distinct trend towards confinement taking place in
an institution or maternity home.