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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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Number Seen by Doctor:—
| Under 1 year. | Over 1 year. | Totals. | 1935. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield House | 539 | 402 | 941 | 1,092 |
| Bowes Park | 524 | 434 | 958 | 974 |
| New Southgate | 577 | 527 | 1,104 | 846 |
| Southgate (Jan. 1—Feb. 26 only) | 148 | 111 | 259 | 1,410 |
| Winchmore Hill | 652 | 650 | 1,302 | 1,394 |
| Community Hall (Mar. 4— Dec. 30 only) | 345 | 519 | 864 | - |
| The Bourne (Mar. 2—Dec. 28 only) | 499 | 314 | 813 | - |
| Totals | 3,284 | 2,957 | 6,241 | 5,716 |
| Average per session | 11.09 | 9.99 | 21.08 | 22.41 |
| Percentage of total attendance seen by Doctor | 34.4% | 36.5% | 35.4% | 36.2% |
| Number of Sessions held | .. | .. | .. | 296 |
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Any cases requiring treatment are referred to their own doctors
or to hospital.
STATISTICS OF ATTENDANCES AND WORK DONE AT PRE-NATAL CENTRE.
| Number on Register :— | 1936. | 1935. |
|---|---|---|
| January 1st | 54 | 71 |
| December 31st | 69 | 54 |
| New cases during the year | 194 | 182 |
| The number of new cases during the year represents 29.04% of the total births (live and stillbirths). Number of sessions held | 52 | 51 |
Prospective mothers are only examined at the Pre-Natal
Centre by appointment. Postcards are sent, prior to each session,
inviting the attendance of certain of those on the register.
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