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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
Tottenham 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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babies, thus showing the necessity for intelligent planning and the
best use of foodstuffs for the production of healthy children.
INFANT WELFARE CENTRES.
The following table shows the attendances of infants and Children under five at the Municipal Health Centres:—
| Centre. | Sessions. | Weighings . Infant Attendances . | New Cases. | Weighings. Over 1 year Attendances . | New Cases. | Examined by Doctor. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordship Lane Municipal Health Centre | 256 | 6,517 | 508 | 2,265 | 75 | 1,575 |
| The Chestnuts, St. Ann's Road | 259 | 7,876 | 640 | 2,394 | 75 | 2,170 |
| Park Lane Municipal Health Centre | 103 | 3,839 | 326 | 1,059 | 31 | 888 |
| Town Hall | 52 | 1,015 | 94 | 248 | 4 | — |
| Totals—1943 | 670 | 19.247 | 1,568 | 5,966 | 185 | 4,633 |
| Totals—1942 .. | 675 | 16,396 | 1,440 | 6,251 | 163 | 4,709 |
I am indebted to Miss Alice King, M.D., M.R. C.P., for the
following report on the Infant Welfare Centres:—
"War-time conditions have affected the attendances at the
Welfare Centres to some extent during the past year, but the increase
in the number of first babies, consequent upon war marriages has
rendered the total attendances comparable with those of the previous
year.
"The absence from home of so many fathers has increased the
sense of responsibility of the mothers of families, many of whom
have sought advice upon various problems connected with the family
and home life.
TODDLERS CLINIC.
Clinics for children between 2 and 5 years were held regularly
throughout the year, attendance being by appointment at six
monthly intervals. Their object was to secure routine medical
inspection of children under five not regularly attending the Infant
Welfare Centres, Nurseries, or nursery classes. The attendances