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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 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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NUMBER ATTENDING THE CENTRES. Table XX.
| Central Hendon Centre. | West Hendon Centre. | Child's Hill Centre. | Temple Fortune Centre. | Mill Hill Centre. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total attendances of children | 1908 | 5236 | 5933 | 376 | 384 |
| Average attendances per session | 39 | 51 | 59 | 15 | 14 |
| Examinations by Medical Officer | 1259 | 2849 | 3006 | 305 | 333 |
| New members admitted | 96 | 180 | 187 | 36 | 48 |
| Under 1 year of age | 71 | 135 | 146 | 17 | 21 |
| Over 1 year of age | 25 | 45 | 41 | 19 | 27 |
| Antenatal cases | 40 | 52 | 2 | _ | _ |
Number of visits paid in, connection with the
work of the Centres 6583
Antenatal Visits (included in above) 518
The work of the Health Visitors in connection with the Notification of Births was as follows:—
| Number of Births notified | 826 |
| First Visits | 781 |
| Re-visits | 5334 |
METHOD OF FEEDING.
Breast 590
Breast and Bottle 31
Bottle 81