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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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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Number of Premature Stillbirths
| (a) In Hospital | 6 |
| (b) At Home | – |
| (c) In Private Nursing Homes | – |
| 6 |
Live Premature Births
| TOTAL | Died within 24 hrs. | Died between 1st day and. 28th day | Surviving at end of 28 days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in Hospital | 66 | 7 | 6 | 53 |
| Born at Home | 5 | – | – | |
| 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 afternoon and one evening clinic weekly were held at Trinity
Way, East Acton.
One new patient was referred for advice in 1959.
HOME HELP SCHEME
At the end of the year there were 9 full-time Home Helps, and
61 part-time Staff.