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MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
Report to Medical Officer of Health of Miss J. M. Cardozo,
Chief Health Visitor.
Public Health Offices,
Bow Road, E. 3.
January, 192 If.
Sir,
I submit herewith my first Annual Report, as Chief Health Visitor,
upon the work of the Maternity and Child Welfare Department relating to
the year 1923.
Removal.—On the expiration of lease, March 31st, 1923, the
Allanmouth Road Clinic was transferred to Old Ford, as the attendances
did not justify the expenses incurred.
Infant Consultations.—The nine weekly sessions all shew an increased
average attendance, Bow Clinic being the highest, with 56.7 per session.
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Dental Clinic.—This branch of the work has shewn a marked
improvement, as will be seen by the Dentist's report.
Infantile Mortality.—The rates, 60 per 1,000 births, and 38.4 per
1,000 children visited, are the lowest ever recorded in the Borough. The
Mortality rate amongst the "Toddlers" has been considerably reduced.
London County Council.—Two thousand and fifty-five case sheets
relating to children who have reached the age of 5 years, were forwarded
to the Education Department.
New Year's Party.—The Staff and their friends entertained 1,200
Mothers and Children, who attend the Infant Welfare Clinics, to a Tea
and Concert on January 2nd, 1924, at Poplar, and on January 4th, 1924,
at Bow. Our thanks are due to the many friends who, by their help and
co-operation, made the Parties very enjoyable.
Visiting Areas.
The Royal College of St. Katharine. All the work between East India
Dock Road—Bow Road.
Poplar Borough Council.—All the work North of Bow Road and South
of East India Dock Road.