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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
Hounslow 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hounslow]
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| Number of visits paid by Health Visitors during 1966 | First visits | Total visits |
|---|---|---|
| Expectant mothers | 1261 | 1974 |
| Children born in 1966 | 3645 | 10566 |
| Children born in 1965 | 3887 | 11499 |
| Children born in 1961-64 | 8795 | 23257 |
| Other classes | 1139 | 2661 |
| All classes | 18727 | 49957 |
This table does not include
a. Visits made by Tuberculosis Health Visitors
b. Visits to families by Health Visitor/School
Nurses whilst acting solely in their capacity as
School Nurses
| Patients attended by Home Nurses during 1966 | |
| a. number of cases | 2414 |
| b. number of visits | 91371 |
| Patients included in (a) above who were 65 or over at the time of the first visit Number of cases | 1530 |
| Children included in (a) above who were under 5 at the time of the first visit Number of cases | 13 |
| Number of visits included in (b) above of over one hour duration | 3649 |
| Aged 65 or over at time of first visit during year | 1515 |
| Aged under 65 at time of first visit during year- | |
| Chronic sick and tuberculous | 148 |
| Mentally disordered | 17 |
| Maternity | 171 |
| Others | 155 |
| Total | 2006 |