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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
Acton 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Number of Premature Stillbirths
| (a) In Hospital | 3 |
| (b) At Home | — |
| (c) In Private Nursing Homes | — |
| 3 |
Live Premature Births
| TOTAL | Died within 24 hrs. | Died between 1st day and. 28th day | Surviving at end of 28 days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in Hospital | 49 | 4 | 1 | 44 |
| Born at Home | 3 | — | — | 3 |
| Born in Nursing Home | - | - | - | - |
BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC
As in previous years, arrangements for this purpose with the
North Kensington Women's Welfare Association were continued.
One clinic weekly was held at the Palmerston Road Hall, South
Acton, a nominal fee being paid to the County Council for the use
of the premises.
Two new patients were referred for advice in 1955.
HOME HELP SCHEME
The following table shows the number of cases actually attended:—
| Maternity | 22 |
| Tuberculosis | 17 |
| Chronic Sick | 301 |
| Other cases | 113 |