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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
Greenwich 1941
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN THIS BOROUGH.
Notification of Births.
The total number of births notified in the Borough was 747.
Of these 286 were transferred to other Authorities. Particulars
were received of 287 births which took place in other areas, thus
giving a net figure of 748.
Home Nursing.
Such cases needing special nursing are referred to the Ranyard
Mission and the Queens Nursing Association.
Health Visitors. The following is a brief summary of the work carried out during the year.
| Visits. | Revisits. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infanta under 1 year. | 823. | 2408. | 3231. |
| Children 1-5 years. | 287. | 5130. | 5417. |
| Re Infectious Diseases. | 370. | 122. | 492. |
| Ante-Natal Cases. | 911. | 450. | 1361. |
| Miscellaneous. | 1112. | 426. | 1538. |
Infant Welfare Centre.
| Attendances | Babies. | 7169. | |
| Children 1-5 years. | 5741 | 12910. | |
| New Cases | Babies. | 692. | |
| Children 1-5 years. | 418 | 1110. | |
| Medical Consultations | 5870. | ||
Ante-Natal & Post Natal Clinics.
| No. of New Cases – Ante-Nata1. | 606. |
| No. of New Cases – Post-Nata1. | 55. |
| No. of attendances. | 2340. |
Artificial Sunlight Treatment.
| No. of New Cases. | 602. |
| No. of treatments given. | 8174. |
| No. of Patients at 31st December, 1941. | 292. |
Child Life Protection.
The number of Foster-Mothers on the Register at the end of the
year was 23, but only 10 were actually receiving children.
The number of children on the Register was 12.
Periodical visits were made by the Health Visitors who act as
Child Protection Visitors.
Home Helps.
In connection with the Council's Maternity & Child Welfare
Scheme, 25 Home Helps were provided at a net cost to the Council
of £80. 2. 5d.