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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
Croydon 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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ANTE-NATAL SUPERVISION.
| 1935. | 1936. | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of sessions at Ante-natal Clinics hold | 255 | 255 |
| Number of individuals who attended | 1,992 | 2,276 |
| Number of previous year's cases continuing attendance | 410 504 | |
| Number of new cases | 1,582 | 1,772 |
| Number of cases undelivered on 31st December' | 548 | 637 |
| Total attendances made | 11,839 | 14,107 |
| Average attendances per session | 46.4 | 55.3 |
| Proportion of old to new cases per session | ||
| New | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Old | 40.2 | 48.4 |
| Number of cases delivered in Hospital as Booked cases | 1,097 | 1,259 |
| Number of cases delivered at other places under the care of private doctors or midwives (about) | 270 | 283 |
| Number of patients found not to be pregnant | 27 | 18 |
| Number of patients referred to Hospital for Ante-natal treatment | 274 | 373 |
The conditions for which these were admitted can be ascertained by
reference to the "Booked" columns of the Numerical summary of
Cases on page
It is seen that the new cases have increased by 190 and the
total attendances by 2,268. This increase has caused a severe strain
on the accommodation available at Lodge Road, and gross and undesirable
overcrowding has resulted. Extra sessions have not been
possible to be arranged owing to limitations of available staff and
accommodation. It is interesting to note that the number of births
occurring in institutions and previously attending the Clinic has
risen, and the number confined privately has also increased.
Major Ante-Natal Conditions Treated at the Ante-Natal Clinic.
Breech Presentation.
Cases.
Breech presentation diagnosed 205
Spontaneous version 0
External version successful 187
External version not successful 10
Allowed to go to term as Breech 17
Referred to Hospital for external version under anaesthesia 9
Of these : Version under anaesthesia successful 8
Version under anaesthesia not successful 1
Not recognised as Breech before labour 20
Dental Treatment.
Number of cases referred to Borough Dental Surgeons 158
Number of cases referred to Private Dental Surgeons 143
Number of cases refusing dental treatment 73
Number of cases seen too late for necessary dental treatment 45