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Bromley 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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A doctor was in attendance at 251 sessions, at which
a total of 3,028 medical examinations were made—an
average of 12 per session.
Again 1 must record with appreciation the excellent
work performed by the Voluntary Workers at the Centres.
Not only do they bring a pleasing social influence into
the work of the centres, but also render valuable assistance
in the clerical duties, e.g., the weighing of babies, the
recording of attendances and results of weighing, and the
booking of drugs, etc., sold. In connection with this work
it is noteworthy that no less than 16,536 weighings were
recorded during 1935—an average of 41 per session.
Milk in Necessitous Cases.
The number of applicants granted assisted milk
supply during 1935 w as 52. A total of 4,521 pints of milk
being distributed at a cost of approximately £54.
The following table gives an analysis of the size of families who received free milk during 1935:—
| No. of Children in Family. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 and over | |
| No. of Applicants | 14 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Percentage of total Applicants | 27 | 27 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Institutional and Convalescent Treatment.
We are still dependent upon the good offices of
voluntary associations in cases where mothers, and ailing
children under five years of age, need convalescent
treatment. Although we are never denied this assistance
there are many cases of mothers and babies coming under
our notice who would materially benefit by convalescent
treatment, but we perforce confine ourselves to seeking
assistance in only the most urgent cases in the financial
interests of the voluntary bodies.