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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

Willesden 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]

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Table: Table 2 Births

Table 2 Births

19541955
Total notified live births2,6082,526
Born in institutions2,2252,165
Born at home383361
Percentage born in institutions84.385.7
Institutions
Central Middlesex Hospital995864
Kingsbury Maternity Hospital362354
Larger hospitals outside Willesden574585
Smaller hospitals outside Willesden271335
Nursing homes, etc.2327
Total2,2252,165
Home
County midwives340357
Willesden District Nursing Association19-
Others244
Total383361

Table: Table 3 Mothercraft

Table 3 Mothercraft

ClinicNo. of sessionsNo. of new casesTotal attendancesAverage attendance per session
Kilburn29311394.8
Willesden37442607.0
Stonebridge50874248.5
Totals: 19551161628237.0
19541262051,15210.8

Table: Table 4 Relaxation Classes

Table 4 Relaxation Classes

ClinicNo. of sessionsNo. of new casesTotal attendancesAverage attendance per session
Stonebridge 1955951145275.5
,, 19549510790910.7
Kilburn 195536451384.0