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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 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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INFANT MORTALITY, 1946. Infantile Mortality during the year 1946. Nett deaths at various ages under one year of age.
| Under 1 week | 42 |
| 1-2 weeks | 11 |
| 2-3 weeks | 4 |
| 3-4 weeks | 3 |
| 4 weeks and under 3 months | 13 |
| 3 months and under 6 months | 13 |
| 6 months and under 9 months | 12 |
| 9 months and under 1 year | 5 |
| Total deaths under 1 year | 103 |
INFANT MORTALITY, 1946. Infantile Mortality during the year 1946. Nett deaths at various ages under one year of age.
| Under 1 week | 42 |
| 1-2 weeks | 11 |
| 2-3 weeks | 4 |
| 3-4 weeks | 3 |
| 4 weeks and under 3 months | 13 |
| 3 months and under 6 months | 13 |
| 6 months and under 9 months | 12 |
| 9 months and under 1 year | 5 |
| Total deaths under 1 year | 103 |
It will be seen that the Health Visitors' attendances at
Infant Welfare Centres were reduced, whilst their visits to
the homes increased by several thousands. This is in line
with the Council's policy that during the shortage of Health
Visitors, their activities should be concentrated in the
homes rather than at the clinics, where State Registered
Nurses, acting as clinic assistants, have temporarily
replaced them.