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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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VISITS.
| First Visits. | Total Visits. | |
|---|---|---|
| To expectant mothers | 390 | 878 |
| To children under 1 year of age | 1444 | 5157 |
| To children between the ages of 1 and 5 years | 499 | 8555 |
| METHOD OF FEEDING. | ||
| Breast | 1094 | |
| Breast and bottle | 130 | |
| Bottle | 193 | |
INSTITUTIONAL PROVISION FOR UNMARRIED
MOTHERS, ILLEGITIMATE INFANTS AND
HOMELESS CHILDREN IN THE DISTRICT.
There is no special provision of this nature available for
the district apart from that made by the Public Assistance
Committee.
The Ophthalmic, Orthopaedic and Dental Services are
extended to provide for the treatment of children under 5
years of age, and details of the numbers treated will be found
in the School Medical Services Section of the report under the
appropriate headings.
VOLUNTARY WORKERS.
In concluding this section of the report I should like to
take this opportunity of paying tribute to those ladies who
act as voluntary workers at the various child welfare sessions.