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women had been given iron tablets during a previous pregnancy, only
one was actually having them at the time.
Total 100% 90%-99% 80%-89% 70%-79% 60%-69% 50%-59%
1954 93 1.1 4.3 46.2 30.1 17.2 1.0
1955 99 . 6.0 37.0 42.0 11.0 2.0
1956 86 2.3 19.7 48.8 24.4 2.3
These figures suggest that there may have been a gradual improvement
in Hb levels over the last few years. Thus in 1956 70.8% of those attending
for the first time did not require iron therapy as against 43% in 1955 and
51% in 1954.
There has also been a marked reduction in the number of readings
below 70%
1954 18.2%
1955 13.0%
1956 2.3%
and there is an increase in the number of readings over 90%
1954 5.4%
1955 6.0%
1956 22.0%
If there has been a real improvement in the Hb levels of this section
of the population it is no doubt due to a general improvement in their
nutritional state. It is probable that people have become used to the high
prices of foodstuffs and it is also worth noting that eggs have been
cheaper and more stable in price during the past eighteen months.
Mid wives Ante-natal Clinics

The Alexandra Maternity Home, Hornsey
The Alexandra Maternity Home was opened in 1944 and in 1948 it
was transferred from the Hornsey Borough Council to the Regional
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