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Hornsey 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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No. of foster-mothers on the register—
At the beginning of 1930
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No. of foster-children on the register—
At the beginning of 1936
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Died during the year
On whom inquests were held during
the year
Visits to foster-children—
1st Visits
Total Visits
Centre—
No. 3
No. 1. No. 2. & Sub. Total.
26 18 11 55
21 16 15 52
20 16 15 51
24 16 19 59
- 1 - 1
21 24 5 50
198 236 80 514
No proceedings were taken during the year.
ORTHOPAEDICS.
The Surgeon attends monthly and the Masseuse three times
weekly for the treatment of elementary school children and
children under five years.
The following are the statistics for the year for children
under five. Surgeon. Masseuse.
Sessions held 10 141
Children treated—New cases 28 -
Old cases 61 -
,, attendances 89 387
The cost, which is divided proportionately between the
Education and Maternity and Child Welfare Committees, was
£21 12s. l1d. for the treatment of children under five years for
the year to 31st March, 1937.
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE AREA.
(Section C.)
The Minister of Health requires information on extensions
or developments regarding—
Water supply.
Drainage and sewerage.
Rivers and streams—Prevention of pollution.
Closet accommodation.
Public cleansing.