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Heston and Isleworth 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]
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Three foster-children died between 1st April and 31st December.
One, aged 8 months, died in hospital from gastro-enteritis
and marasmus. The second death, a child of 1.7 months, was due
to miliary tuberculosis; and the third child, aged 5 months, died
from "asphyxia due to regurgitated food in the gullet." An inquest
was held in this case.
No. of Foster-Mothers and Children in the 'Register.
At 1st April, 1930. At 31st December, 1930.
Foster-mothers 50 74
Foster-children 60 63
No. of Visits paid by Visitors (April to December inclusive) 338