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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

Dagenham 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]

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Table: Work of Health VisitorsThe following table shows the number of visits paid by the Health Visitors during the year:-

Work of Health Visitors

The following table shows the number of visits paid by the Health Visitors during the year:-

(a) To expectant mothersFirst visits274
Total visits492
(b) To children under 1 year of ageFirst visits2,049
Total visits4,783
(c) To children between the ages of 1 and 5 yearsTotal visits13,603
(d) Ineffective visitsTotal visits3,539
(e) Other visitsTotal visits4,380
Grand Total26,797

Table: Domiciliary Midwifery ServiceThe following is a summary of the reasons for sending for medical aid by midwives:—

Domiciliary Midwifery Service

The following is a summary of the reasons for sending for medical aid by midwives:—

Perineal Tear66
Discharging Eyes46
Prolonged Labour28
Rise of Temperature21
Ante-Partum Haemorrhage17
Threatened Miscarriage15
Bleeding per Vagina14
Miscarriage12
Inflammation over Veins in Leg12
Malpresentation11
Post-Partum Haemorrhage10
Threatened Abortion9
Premature Labour8
Adherent Placenta6
Abortion6
Early Rupture of Membranes6
Hypertension and Albuminuria5
Jaundice5
High Blood Pressure4
Unsatisfactory Condition of Infant4
Sub-Involution4
Persistent Vomiting4
Septic Spots on Baby3
Premature Baby3
Albuminuria3
Cyanosed Infant3
Other Causes40
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