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Hornsey 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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B.O.A.C. Stewardesses
Eight stewardesses attended Park Lane Day Nursery for one day each
to receive practical instruction in the care of healthy children.
British Red Cross Cadets were also accepted in day nurseries during
August for practical experience.
The following table shows the attendances at individual nurseries during the year:—
| Park Lane | 20 | 30 | 12 | 33 | 1,392 | 5,357 | 6,749 | 26.6 |
| Plevna | 20 | 30 | 11 | 40 | 2,829 | 7,506 | 10,335 | 40.7 |
| Totals 1956 | 55 | 113 | 37 | 106 | 6,940 | 21,367 | 28,307 | 111.4 |
| Totals 1955 | 55 | 113 | 39 | 111 | 9,969 | 20,963 | 30,932 | 121.8 |
| Totals 1954 | 55 | 113 | 52 | 106 | 11,392 | 24,278 | 35,670 | 139.3 |
Distribution of Welfare Foods
This work has continued throughout the year with the valuable cooperation of the Women's Voluntary Services in both Boroughs. Issues of the various nutrients, which varied little from the previous year, are shown in the following table:—
| National Dried Milk (tins) | Orange Juice (bottles) | Cod Liver Oil (bottles) | Vit. A & D Tablets (packets) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59,472 | 158,725 | 21,571 | 11,132 |
Priority Dental Service for Mothers and Young Children
The dental service as a whole is discussed later by the Area Dental
Officer, Mr. V. Sainty, under the work of the school health service.
Reference was made in last year's report to a visit made to this Area
by Miss E. M. Knowles, O.B.E., F.D.S., H.D.D., a Senior Dental Officer
of the Ministry of Health. Her report on her visit to the County as a
whole has caused the Minister to comment particularly favourably on the
average number of 2.7 teeth conserved per child treated in Middlesex
which, in 1954, was stated to be the best performance in the country.
In this connection it is interesting to compare the figures for this Area
with those for the County as a whole, bearing in mind that as this Area's
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