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Bethnal Green 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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10
MID WIVES.
There are two private midwives living in the
Borough, and about six others who reside outside and
are known to practice frequently within the Borough.
The Council also employs a midwife, who resides in the
borough : an account of her work is given in the
Maternity and Child Welfare Section.
HOSPITALS.
Public.
Board of Guardians : Bethnal Green Hospital,
Cambridge Road.
I am indebted to Dr. R. D. O'Leary, the Medical
Superintendent, for the following statistics concerning
the work of the Bethnal Green Hospital for the year
ended the 30th September, 1928 : —
No. of Admissions 6,734 Casualties treated 2,678
Children Admitted :
Under 3 years 1,257 Operations performed 885
3—16 years 1,559 Out-patients' Attendances 6,399
Other.
The Officers of the hospitals have furnished me with the following statistics concerning their work last year—
| Beds | No. of new Outpatients | Outpatients Attendances | No. of Inpatients | Average duration Inpatient treatment (days) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, although situated
outside the Borough, is also largely used by residents.