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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
Barnet 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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(i) Live Births (a) Domiciliary 168
(b) Institutional 3893 4061
(ii) Still Births (a) Domiciliary 1
(b) Institutional 56 57
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| Combined Mothercraft and Relaxation | No of Sessions | Total Attendances | Average attendance per Session |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 22 | 111 | 5.2 |
| Childs Hill | 31 | 103 | 3.3 |
| East Barnet | 12 | 74 | 6.2 |
| Edgware | 24 | 84 | 3.5 |
| Mill Hill | 18 | 61 | 3.4 |
| Oak Lane | 22 | 94 | 4.3 |
| Oakleigh Road | 29 | 113 | 3.6 |
| Sutton Road | 10 | 26 | 2.6 |
| Torrington | 52 | 379 | 7.3 |
| Vale Drive | 32 | 300 | 9.4 |
| Watling | 14 | 60 | 4.3 |
| West Hendon | 40 | 82 | 2.0 |
| Osidge | 5 | 37 | 7.4 |
| TOTALS | 311 | 1524 | 4.9 |
Congenital Malformation
During the year 71 cases of malformation were notified in respect of children
born to parents normally resident within the area. Since January 1964 details of
406 cases have been passed to the Registrar General.
Mothers' Discussion Groups
Discussion groups were in operation at the end of this year at the following
clinics:-
Vale Drive Oakleigh Road
Torrington Oak Lane
Brunswick Park (Osidge) Holly Park
Mill Hill Sutton Road
Childs Hill
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