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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 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]

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Table: The following is a Summary of the Work of the Health Centres during the year:—

The following is a Summary of the Work of the Health Centres during the year:—

Mattock LaneCherington HouseRavenor ParkIslips ManorTotal
Number of children on register at the end of year1,6251,2929301624,009
Mothers visiting Centre for the first time554581529871,751
Children visiting Centre for the first time654689625942,062
Total attendances made by mothers7,1367,0425,5651,13520,878
Total attendances made by children8,5368,2546,7111,42224,923
Average attendance of children each afternoon55555927-
Number of Examinations of children by Medical Officer2,6523,0342,2365698,491
Average number of children seen by Medical Officer on each Session17202011-

Table: Children referred to School Clinic for treatment:-

Children referred to School Clinic for treatment:-

For Nose and Throat38
For Eyes19
For Teeth288
Orthopaedic Treatment112
Children undergoing Ultra-Violet Ray treatment at King Edward Hospital9
Mothers receiving dental treatment270
Mothers supplied with artificial dentures108
Children referred to King Edward Hospital for minor operations21
Children admitted to King Edward Hospital as indoor patients4
Children referred to other Hospitals29