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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 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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BACTERIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OP MILk.
One hundred and sixty-one samples of milk were
examined during the year, all of which were satisfactory.
MATERNITY AND CHILD" WELFARE SERVICES,
STATISTICS OF ATTENDANCES AND WORK DONE AT THE
WELFARE CENTRES DURING 1940.
Number on Registers:-
| Under 1 year | Over 1 year | Totals 1940 | 1939 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st, 1940 | 368 | 609 | 977 | 1,087 |
| December 31st, 1940 | 1050 | 1209 | 2,259 | 2,130 |
| New cases during 1940 | 682 | 600 | 1,282 | 1,043 |
97 of the new cases under 1 year were
"removals" into , ther dis.tr ict. The remaining 585
represent 82.74 per cent of the total births credited
to the district.
ATTENDANCES AT CENTRES. 1940.
| Under 1 year | Over 1 year | Totals | Sessions. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bourne | 1901 | 1371 | 3272 | 51 |
| Bowes Park (Tues) | 2206 | 2006 | 4212 | 52 |
| " (Wed) | 1979 | 1576 | 3555 | 51 |
| inchmore Hill | 2171 | 1743 | 3914 | 51 |
| De Bohun | 1042 | 1519 | 2561 | 50 |
| Totals 1940. | 9299 | 8215 | 17514 | 255 |
| 1939. | 10157 | 7607 | 17764 | 258 |
| Average 1940. | 33.47 | 32.21. | 68.68 | |
| 39.36 | 29.49 | 68.35 |
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