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Southall-Norwood 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall-Norwood]
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GRANTS OF MILK.
Milk is supplied free or at a reduced rate to expectant
mothers (during the last 3 months of pregnancy), to nursing
mothers, and to children under 3 years of age.
There were 1006 applications granted during the year :
Cows Milk Cows Milk Dried Milk Dried Milk
Free. at 50% cost. Free. at 50% cost
822 11 173 —
ANTE-NATAL CLINIC.
The number of patients seen at the Ante-Natal Clinic
during the year was 264, and the total number of attendances
were 1046.
The figures for the last five years are given below :—
| Year. | No. of Patients. | Total attendances. |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 186 | 464 |
| 1930 | 182 | 449 |
| 1931 | 260 | 788 |
| 1932 | 289 | 893 |
| 1933 | 264 | 1046 |
DENTAL TREATMENT.
By arrangement between this Council and the County
Education Authority, expectant and nursing mothers,
and children under 5 years attending the Infant Welfare
Centre, are enabled to have Dental treatment and advice.
Below are the details of the year's working:—
Expectant and Nursing Mothers:—
Number sent for inspection 10
Number inspected 7
Number receiving treatment 10
Number of completed dentures —
Numcer of Repairs to Dentures 6
Number of Fillings 7
Total number of attendances and re-attendances
to dentist 45
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