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high infantile mortality rate in this ward of 116 per 1,000
births.
In Central and South Hammersmith mild rickets,
anaemia, malnutrition, chest conditions and the so-called
common cold are still too frequently seen in children who
attend the Centres.
Many children and mothers who attend the clinics in
South Hammersmith have derived much benefit from the
Massage and Remedial exercise clinic held twice weekly
at 48, Glenthorne Road.
In 1935 over 800 treatments were given to women and
children, and in 1936 over 1,000 treatments. There is a
very long waiting list.
Whilst breast feeding is the rule in the early weeks and
months, later the number of babies who for various reasons
are artificially fed increases considerably in spite of the
supply of free milk to necessitous nursing mothers and the
supply of free cod liver oil. The latter is being granted in
necessitous cases for children in receipt of free milk.
Milk (Mothers and Children) Orders, 1918-1919.—
Under these Orders the Council has continued to supply
milk to necessitous cases, each case being investigated,
especially as to the financial position, before a supply is
granted.
9,882 lbs. of dried milk and 13,491 quarts of raw milk
were distributed during the year.
The number of applications for free milk has averaged
47 per week during the year. The total expenditure during
the year was approximately £826 10s. 3d.
The amount of dried milk distributed during the year
decreased by 1.222 lbs., raw milk increased by 7,880 quarts.
There was an increased cost of approximately £162 10s. 3d.
The distribution of this free milk continues to be an
inestimable boon, and has, without doubt, contributed very