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Greenwich 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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FOOT CLINICS.
Owing to the increased demand additional sessions were held
but it is still difficult to cope with the number requiring
treatment. The number of attendances were 4,853 as compared with
3,542 for the previous year.
SUPPLY OF MILK TO MOTHERS AND CHILDREN. The total amount of dried milk supplied during the year was:-
| Under M. & C.W. Scheme. | Under Nat. ??? Milk Scheme. | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Distributed free | 4756 pkts. | 1641 pkts. |
| (b) Sold at full or reduced prices | 14108 " | 2089 " |
??? Information kindly supplied by Food Executive Officer.
SUPPLY OF VITAMINS TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND CHILDREN.
By arrangement with the local Ministry of Food Office, Fruit
Juices are distributed at the Welfare Centres. During the year
certain fruit juices were made available for expectant mothers.
CLOTHING COUPONS FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS.
The arrangements made with the Board of Trade to supply special
coupons to enable expectant mothers to buy materials for baby
clothing continue to be in force. A total of 69,370 coupons were
issued to 1243 expectant mothers during the year.
CONVALESCENT TREATMENT.
Comparatively few cases were recommended for convalescence by
the Medical Officer in charge of clinics. Difficulty is still
experienced in finding suitable convalescent homes.
BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS.
The undermentioned specimens were submitted to the Seamen's Hospital Laboratory for bacteriological investigation, the results being:-
| Positive. | Negative. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diphtheria | 29 | 374 | 403 |
| Tuberculosis | 39 | 177 | 216 |
| Typhoid | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 6 | 12 | 18 |
DENTAL CLINIC.
| M. & C.W. | T.B. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Sessions | 49 | (a) | 49 |
| No. of New Cases | 252 | 9 | 261 |
| No. of attendances | 393 | 20 | 413 |
| No. of extractions | 671 | 9 | 680 |