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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 1933

[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 end of year1,0571,2251,1451673,594
Mothers visiting Centre for the first time5625106041011,777
Children visiting Centre for the first time : Under 1 year402370376681,216
1 to 5 years28527530152913
Total attendances made by mothers8,1666,9626,5391,46723,134
Total attendances made by children : Under 1 year5,9114,9644,22493416,033
1 to 5 years3,4833,3973,9191,06711,866
Average attendance of children each afternoon6256533855
Number of Examinations of children by Medical Officer2,4342,6743,0976568,861
Average number of children seen by Medical Officer on each Session1618201317
Children referred to School Clinic for treatmen
For Nose and Throat......... ...28
For Eyes......... ...28
For Teeth......... ...366
Orthopaedic Treatment......... ...86
Minor Ailments......... ...21
Children undergoing Ultra-Violet Ray treatment at mg Edward Hospital5
Mothers receiving dental treatment288
Mothers supplied with artificial dentures99
Children referred to King Edward Hospital for minor operations47