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In spite of these weak points in the Act, it has been of
immense benefit in enabling mothers to be instructed in the
care of their infants. A card of instructions is sent to the
mother of every child at once on notification, and the Lady
Health Visitor visits in the course of the next week or two
those mothers who are considered to most need instruction.
All mothers are invited to bring their infants for weighing
and advice at the Town Hall, where an Infant Consultation
is held every Wednesday afternoon by the Lady Health
Visitor and Medical Officer of Health.
6. The following table gives the average birth-rate of
the Borough during the years 1901.5, 1906, 1907, 1908,
1909, and 1910, and for purposes of comparison the corresponding
rates of the neighbouring Boroughs, London, and
England:—

7. By a recent readjustment of the Registrars' districts,
Plumstead is now divided into two districts of nearly equal
population, and it becomes possible to give birth and death
rates for each of these. East Plumstead consists of Central
and St. Nicholas Wards, and West Plumstead of the Remainder
of the parish.
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