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Southall-Norwood 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southall-Norwood]
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COMPARATIVE TABLE OF DEATHS OF INFANTS UNDER ONE MONTH DURING THE PAST 6 YEARS.
| Year. | No. of Deaths. | Rate per 1,000 Births. |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 22 | 30.72 |
| 1921 | 22 | 37.86 |
| 1922 | 10 | 17.36 |
| 1923 | 7 | 13.03 |
| 1924 | 19 | 38.38 |
| 1925 | 15 | 29.18 |
COMPARATIVE TABLE OF DEATHS DUE TO ACCIDENTS AND DISEASES OF PREGNANCY AND PARTURITION DURING PAST 6 YEARS.
| Year. | No. of Deaths. | Rale per 1,000 births. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2 | 2.79 | — |
| 1921 | 4 | 6.8 | Includes 2 of Sepsis. |
| 1922 | 1 | 1.73 | — |
| 1923 | Nil. | — | — |
| 1924 | 1 | 2.02 | — |
| 1925 | 2 | 3.89 | One Puerperal Sepsis. |
INFANT AND CHILD WELFARE.
The Clinic for infants and children is held on Thursdays,
2 to 4 p.m., and Fridays, from 10 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Dr. Caiman is in charge. She is assisted in the work by the
two Health Visitors, and by voluntary workers, who admit
cases, provide tea, etc. The examination of the babies and
children is very thorough, and a full record is made of the
condition at every visit. Cases requiring medical treatment