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TO THE CHAIRMAN AND M2MBE.RS 07 THE MATERNITY
AND CHILD WELFARE. COMMIITEE.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Report for 1940 records another
low infant mortality rate (40), as compared with 55 for
England and Wales and 50 for London Administrative
County. The maternal mortality rate is the lowest sn
far recorded and Welfare attendances were well
maintained.
The total number of admissions to
Thorpe Coom.be - in suite of the evacuation of expectant
mothers in the latter part of the year - was the
highest recorded.
I have pleasure in a grain recording
your continued help and the goodwill of the Staff.
I have the honour to be ,
Your obedient Servant,
A.T.To POWELL,
Medical. Officer of "Health.
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