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In the case of bodies removed to Belgium, Valpariso or
Ireland it was further required that the remains be contained
in a lead lined shell which shall be hermetically sealed.
The work of removal and re-interment was carried out in
accordance with the conditions and under the supervision of
the Sanitary Inspector on my behalf.
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
The figures tabulated below, indicate in some measure the
extent of the ground to be covered on the one hand, and on the
other the success of the work accomplished in the interests
of Maternity and Child Welfare :—
Number of Births registered during the year 2,564
Corrected Number of Births 2,758
These figures represent a Birth-rate per 1,000 of the population
of the Borough of 20.5
Corrected Number of Deaths of Infants under one year, of
whom 54 died under one week 196
Legitimate Infants —179, or 68 per 1,000 Births.
Illegitimate Infants—l 7, or 125 per 1,000 Births.
Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 Births 71
The work undertaken under this heading in the Borough
during the year 1922 falls into three categories : —
1. Activities directly initiated by the Borough Council:
(a) Provision of three Health Visitors, as in former years.
(b) Provision of a Maternity Home.
(c) Supply of Free Milk to necessitous Mothers and Young Children.
(d) Treatment and Nursing of Children under School Age.
2. Activities of Voluntary Agencies in receipt of grantsin
aid from the Borough Council :
(a) Infant Welfare Centres.
(6) Day Nurseries.
3. Activities of independent Voluntary Agencies :
(a) Rescue Homes.
(b) Convalescent Treatment for Invalid Children.