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Southwark 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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All cases of Maternal Deaths are visited by your Health Visitors,
and reported upon.
Maternal mortality rates per 1,000 total births are as follows: —
| London (Administrative County). | Southwark. | |
|---|---|---|
| Puerperal sepsis | 1.33 | 1.42 |
| Other accidents and diseases of pregnancy and parturition | 1.66 | 2.49 |
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT TREATMENT.
The arrangement with Guy's Hospital, whereby Ultra Violet Rays
are applied to ailing and delicate children is still carried on, and during
the year the number of cases sent for treatment was 78. Many of the
children have made good progress, particularly in cases of rickets,
malnutrition and wasting, and in the winter, when natural sunlight is
deficient, this treatment is of undoubted use and is worthy of
continuance.
CONVALESCENT TREATMENT.
An arrangement was entered into between the Borough Council and
the Invalid Children's Aid Association by which the Council undertook
part payment for children under 5 years of age sent to Convalescent
Homes by that Association, and 32 children were thus assisted to have
the necessary treatment and fresh air to restore them to health.
12 children were referred to the Public Assistance Committee for
convalescence.
The treatment of convalescent children has been carried out by the
Invalid Children's Aid Association for some years, but by the arrangements
mentioned above, the Council now bears part of the cost incurred
up to £150 per annum for children attending our centres requiring
convalescence.
DINNERS TO NECESSITOUS MOTHERS.
Dinner Coupons were given to necessitous mothers who were
referred to the Southwark Invalid Kitchen, at a cost to the Council of
£4 16s. 6d. for the year.