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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
Hendon 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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The following is a summary of the work done in connection
with the Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme:-
NUMBER ATTENDING THE CENTRES.
| West Hendon Centre. | Child 8 Hill Centre. | Central Hendon Centre. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total attendances of children | 3969 | 5171 | 2138 |
| Average attendances per session | 79 | 53 | 44 |
| Examinations by Medical Officer | 1853 | 3124 | 1322 |
| New members admitted | 135 | 192 | 83 |
| under one year of age | 114 | 139 | 64 |
| over one year of age | 21 | 53 | 19 |
| Antenatal cases | 102 | 124 | 21 |
| Number of visits paid in connection with the work of the Centres | 4632 | ||
| Antenatal visits (included in above) | 349 | ||
The work of the Health Visitors in connection with the
Notification of Births was as follows:-
Number of births notified 834
First visits 659
Re-visits 1319
METHOD OF FEEDING.
Breast 503
Breast and Bottle 34
Bottle 105
The following note on the Child Welfare work by the
Assistant Medical Officer may be of interest:-