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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
Southgate 1939
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
STATISTICS OP ATTENDANCES AND WORK DONE AT THE WELFARE CENTRES DURING 1939.
| Under 1 year | Over 1 year | Totals 1939 | 1938 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st, 1939 | 398 | 689 | 1,087 | 1,033 |
| December 31st, 1939 | 1031 | 1099 | 2,130 | 1,944 |
| New cases during 1939 | 633 | 410 | 1,043 | 911 |
52 of the new cases under 1 year were ''removals''
into the district. The remaining 581 represent
75.35 per cent of the total births credited to the
district.
ATTENDANCES AT CENTRES. January - August, 1939.
| Under 1 year | Over 1 year | Totals. | 1938. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne | 1293 | 767 | 2, 060 | 2,624 |
| Broomfield House | 1440 | 754 | 2,194 | 2,739 |
| Bowes Park | 1693 | 1089 | 2,782 | 3,988 |
| New Southgate | 989 | 932 | 1,921 | 2,980 |
| Community Hall | 890 | 1230 | 2,120 | 3,314 |
| Winchmore Hill | 1631 | 1160 | 2,791 | 3,810 |
| Totals | 7936 | 5932 | 13,868 | 19,455 |
| Average | 38.33 | 28.65 | 67.00 | 64.21 |