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IV.—CAUSES OF SICKNESS.
In the case of Diphtheria it has usually been possible to trace
the source of infection to a carrier in the School classroom or a
neighbour, and sometimes to a case in the house of so mild a
nature that it had not been diagnosed.
An attempt has been made to cope with this by zealous swabbing
of throats, and this accounts for the large number of swabs
examined during the year.
V.—SUMMARY OF NURSING ARRANGEMENTS,
HOSPITALS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS
AVAILABLE FOR THE DISTRICT.
HOME NURSING.
The Ponders End and District Nursing Society provides two
Nurses for the assistance of the sick poor.
No financial contribution is paid to the Society by the Local
Authority.
MIDWIVES.
The Middlesex County Council is the supervising authority
under the Midwives' Act. There are 12 Midwives practising in
the District.
CLINICS AND TREATMENT CENTRES.
Maternity and Child Welfare Centres:—
Four Infant Welfare Centres and four Ante-Natal Clinics are
provided by the Council for the District, and are open as follows:—
Ponders End.—Alma Road Council Schools, Monday afternoons,
2—5 p.m.