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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
Bethnal Green 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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In the 7th month 20
| „ 8th „ | 4 |
| ,, 9th | Nil |
| Full-term confinements | 41 |
| Not yet confined | 31 |
| Removed from district | 4 |
| Premature birth | — |
| Miscarriage | 1 |
| Stillbirth | 1 |
| Known confinements at home | 26 |
| „ „ in institutions | 15 |
| Full-term confinements | 27 |
| Not pregnant | 2 |
| Miscarriage Nil, Stillbirth 1 | 1 |
| Removed | 1 |
MOTHERS' CLINIC.
This clinic, established to give birth control
advice to married women within the terms of the
memoranda of the Ministry of Health, is held every
week. Every mother receives a complete physical
and gynaecological examination at her first attendance,
when it is decided whether she is eligible for
advice at the clinic.
No. of sessions 53
Average attendance per session 7.7
| Contraceptive advice given | 36 |
| Referred to Burdett Road Clinic | 1 |
| Referred to Hospital | 5 |
| Total new cases | 42 |
| Subsequent Attendances | 367 |
| Total Attendances | 409 |