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Enfield 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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INFANT MORTALITY.
The infant mortality rate was 35.07, the lowest ever recorded
in Enfield.
| 1939. | 1938. | |
|---|---|---|
| Live births | 1,756 | 1,736 |
| Still births | 62 | 51 |
PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
During the year 13 cases of Puerperal Pyrexia were notified, five
of whom were removed to Hospital.
MATERNAL MORTALITY.
There were seven maternal deaths resulting from Pregnancy.
SUPERVISION OF NURSING HOMES
There are in Enfield the following Nursing Homes:—
| Address. | Proprietor. | Total No. of Beds. | No. of Maternity Beds. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 & 240, Baker Street, Enfield. | Barker, Mrs. | 11 | — |
| 29, Derby Road, Ponders End. | Tughan, Dr. & Mrs. | 4 | 4 |
These homes have been regularly inspected by your Medical
Officers.
ADMINISTRATION OF MIDWIVES ACT, 1902-36.
During the year 1939 there were 21 Midwives practising in
Enfield of whom five lived outside the district, but practised therein.
The Midwives resident in the district were visited regularly by the
Medical Officers and their records and equipment inspected. Of
the 21 Midwives practising in the district, 12 were employed by the
Council as whole-time Municipal Midwives, and one in a temporary
capacity.