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Enfield 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Enfield]
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BIRTHS.
1943 1942
Live births 1,908 1,774
Still births 57 50
INFANT MORTALITY.
Number of deaths of children under 1 year 91
The infant mortality rate was 47.69
PUERPERAL PYREXIA.
During the year eight cases of puerperal pyrexia were notified,
five of which were removed to hospital.
MATERNAL MORTALITY.
There were six maternal deaths resulting from Pregnancy,
all of whom died in Institutions.
SUPERVISION OF NURSING HOMES.
There are in Enfield the following Nursing Homes :
| Proprietor. | Address. | Total No. of Beds. | No. of Maternity Beds. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker, Mrs. | 238 & 240, Baker Street, Enfield. | 10 | — |
| Tughan, Dr. & Mrs. | 29, Derby Road, Ponders End. | 6 | 6 |
These homes were inspected by your Medical Officers during
the course of the year.
ADMINISTRATION OF MIDWIVES ACT, 1902-36.
At the end of the year 1943 there were sixteen Midwives
practising in Enfield. Fifteen were employed by the Council as
whole-time Municipal Midwives and one was employed in a private
Nursing Home.
The Midwives were visited regularly by the Medical Officers
and their records and equipment inspected.