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Hammersmith 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Cod Liver Oil.—The arrangement whereby mothers can
obtain small quantities of cod liver oil for their children
was continued throughout the year. This is provided free
to those mothers who are receiving free milk under the
Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme. Those above the
scale are supplied with small quantities at cost price.
The Medical Officers of the Clinics report that many
children have greatly benefited since this provision was
made.
Dinners.—Dinners have been supplied to expectant and
nursing mothers and in exceptional cases to children since
May, 1937, through the Invalid Kitchens of London and the
Second Feathers Club from premises situate in Melina Eoad
and Norland Gardens respectively.
During the year 26 cases were referred to these centres
by the Borough Council to whom 2,363 dinners were served
at an approximate cost of £42 18s. 5d.
MATERNAL DEATHS.
The number of Maternal Deaths during the past fifteen years is as follows:—
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