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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
Walthamstow 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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This was equal to one whole-time district Health Visitor to 195
notified births, and one whole-time district Health Visitor per 190
registered births during 1952.
Most of the Health Visitors also carry out duties as School
Nurses.
Home Visits
| To Children under 1 year of age | To Children 1-5 years of age | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | Subsequent | Total | |||
| 1952 | 1,445 | 4,331 | 5,776 | 10,227 | 16,003 |
| 1951 | 1,637 | 5,015 | 6,652 | 11,321 | 17,973 |
The following table shows the number and nature of visits
paid in 1952:—