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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
Southgate 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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Maternity and Child Welfare
Services.
STATISTICS OF ATTENDANCES AND WORK DONE
AT THE WELFARE CENTRES DURING 1936.
Number on Registers :—
| Under 1 year. | Over 1 year. | Totals. | 1935. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st, 1936 | 297 | 633 | 930 | 923 |
| December 31st, 1936 | 418 | 1,553 | 1,971 | 1,595 |
| New cases during 1936— | ||||
| Southgate | 527 | 341 | 868 | 709 |
| East Barnet | 74 | 22 | 96 |
51 of the Southgate new cases under 1 year were "removals"
into the district. The remaining 476, therefore, represent 73.80 per
cent. of the total births credited to the district.
Attendances at Centres, 1936:—
| Under 1 year. | Over 1 year. | Totals. | 1935. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield House | 1,371 | 828 | 2,199 | 2,568 |
| Bowes Park | 1,398 | 985 | 2,383 | 2,453 |
| New Southgate | 1,632 | 1,479 | 3,111 | 2,017 |
| Southgate (Jan. 1—Feb. 26 only) | 472 | 383 | 855 | 4,479 |
| Winchmore Hill | 2,042 | 1,855 | 3,897 | 4,288 |
| Community Hall (Mar. 4— Dec. 30 only) | 1,066 | 1,762 | 2,828 | - |
| The Bourne (Mar. 2—Dec. 28 only) | 1,548 | 811 | 2,359 | - |
| Totals | 9,529 | 8,103 | 17,632 | 15,805 |
| Average | 32.19 | 27.37 | 59.56 | 61.98 |