London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Ealing 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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| Mattock Lane. | Cherington House. | Aberdeen House. | Memorial Hall Northolt. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of children on register at the end of year | 1,567 | 1,006 | 266 | 106 |
| Mothers visiting Centre for the first time | 571 | 548 | 230 | 76 |
| Children visiting Centre for the first time | 714 | 635 | 269 | 99 |
| Total attendances made by mothers | 6,849 | 5,700 | 2,579 | 859 |
| Total attendances made by children | 8,310 | 6,517 | 2,949 | 1,093 |
| Average attendance of children each afternoon | 58 | 59 | 30 | 22 |
| Number of Consultations by Medical Officer | 2,904 | 2,092 | 1,124 | 655 |
| Average number of children seen by Medical Officer on each session | 19 | 19 | 21 | 13 |
Children referred to School Clinic for treatment:—
For Nose and Throat 20
For Eyes 18
For Teeth 159
Orthopaedic Treatment 84
Children undergoing Ultra Violet Ray treatment at King
Edward Hospital 6
Mothers receiving dental treatment 87
Mothers supplied with artificial dentures 26
Mothers receiving treatment for eyes 3
Children referred to King Edward Hospital for minor
operations 31
Children admitted to King Edward Hospital as indoor
patients 2
Children referred to other Hospitals 40
Mothers attending Ante-Natal Clinic:—
First visits 485
Re-visits 1,258