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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
Wimbledon 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wimbledon]
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During 1930, the record of Home Visitation work was as follows:—
| Number of births notified | 683 | ||
| „ ,, ,, registered | 691 | ||
| Number of births visited | 572 | ||
| „ ,, ,, re-visited—under 1 yr. | 1,135 | ||
| „ „ ,, ,, —over 1 yr | 1,674 | ||
| ,, ,, Ophthalmia cases visited | 3 | ||
| ,, ,, expectant mothers visited | 85 | ||
| ,, ,, re-visits to expectant mothers | 90 | ||
| ,, ,, ineffectual visits | 1,295 | ||
| ,, ,, special visits | 912 | ||
| Total welfare visits | 5,766 | ||
| ,, ,, school visits (half-day) | 221 | ||
| ,, „ Malaria visits | — | ||
| ,, ,, Tuberculosis visits | 88 | ||
| ,, ,, Puerperal Fever visits | 14 | ||
| ,, ,, visits to parents of school children | 333 | ||
| Total of all visits | 6,422 | ||
During 1930, the record of work at the Centres was as follows:—
| Infant Welfare Consultations. | Pelham Centre. | Wandle Park Centre. |
|---|---|---|
| Number held | 49 | 48 |
| Total number of attendances | 3,166 | 1,929 |
| Average number of attendances | 64 | 40 |
Ante-Natal Clinic Consultations.
Number held 23
Total number of attendances 157
Average number of attendances 6
Classes for Mothers.
Number held 29 29
Total number of attendances 1,233 1,359
Average number of attendances 42 47
Subjects taught
Hygiene
Home Nursing
Mothercraft
Singing
Hygiene
Home Nursing
Mothercraft
Singing
Supply of Milk to Expectant and Nursing Mothers and Infants.
During the year, 148 applications for free milk supplies were
received from 54 families, 140 of which were granted. Each
case is considered individually by the Sub-Committee, and a full
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