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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 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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18
Number of Premature Stillbirths
(a) In Hospital 13
(b) At Home —
(c) In Private Nursing Homes —
13
Live Premature Births
| TOTAL | Died within 24 hrs. | Died between 1st day and. 28th day | Surviving at end of 28 days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in Hospital | 58 | 3 | 4 | 51 |
| 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 Trinity Way, East Acton.
Seven new patients were referred for advice in 1956.
HOME HELP SCHEME
At the end of the year there were 7 full-time Home Helps, and
63 part-time Staff. The following table shows the number of cases
actually attended:—
Maternity 29
Tuberculosis 12
Chronic Sick 396
Other cases 64