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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
Hammersmith 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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The activities of those who have been engaged in Infant
Welfare Work continues to be carried on with enthusiasm
by both voluntary and municipal workers.
Schedule of Attendances at Infant Welfare Centres.
| Address of Clinic. | No. of Clinics | New Cases. | Total Attendances. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers. | Children. | Mothers. | Children. | ||||||
| Ante-natal. | Post-natal. | Under 1 yr. | Over 1 yr. | Ante-natal. | Post-natal. | Under 1 yr. | Over l yr. | ||
| 48, Glenthorne Road | 151 | — | — | 389 | 41 | — | — | 5119 | 2116 |
| 48, Glenthorne Road | 101 | 471 | 45 | — | — | 1565 | 63 | — | — |
| Victoria Mission Hall, Becklow Road | 100 | — | — | 227 | 19 | — | — | 3194 | 1129 |
| St. Matthew's Hall, Blythe Road | 103 | — | — | 284 | 47 | — | — | 4375 | 1263 |
| Old Oak Centre | 100 | — | — | 268 | 42 | — | — | 4309 | 811 |
| The Curve, West Way | 98 | 250 | 27 | — | — | 1168 | 46 | — | — |
| Latymer Road Mission Blechynden Street | 50 | — | — | 54 | 14 | — | — | 676 | 535 |
| Presbyterian Hall, College Park | 50 | — | — | 44 | 8 | — | — | 560 | 351 |
| Total | 753 | 721 | 72 | 1266 | 171 | 2733 | 109 | 18233 | 6205 |
Ante-natal Clinics 201
| Infant Consultations | 552 |
| 753 |
The above Centres are conducted by Voluntary Associations
supported by voluntary contributions, donations,
&c., to which the Council contributes.
The infant mortality rates of the London Boroughs
varied from 46 in the City of London to 107 in
Paddington.