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Barnes 1944
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CENTRES. T able 38.—A nte- N atal C linic.
| Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 1944 | |
| Total number of expectant mothers attending Borough ante-natal Clinic during the year | 369 | 369 |
| Number of new cases attending for first time and | ||
| included in total number | 308 | 274 |
| Number of attendances made by all mothers Percentage of expectant mothers of total notified | 1,001 | 1,123 |
| births attending Borough Clinic | 61.7 | 65.3 |
Table 39.—Infant-Welfare Clinics.—Attendances.
| Year 1943. | Year 1944. | |
|---|---|---|
| New Cases:— | - | - |
| Infants under 1 year | 491 | 466 |
| Children 1 to 5 years | 141 | 59 |
| Total | 632 | 525 |
| Number of Children attending during the year:— | ||
| Infants under 1 year | 699 | 708 |
| Children 1 to 5 years | 513 | 482 |
| Total | 1,212 | 1,190 |
| Number of attendances made by:— | ||
| Infants under 1 year | 6,866 | 5,064 |
| Children 1 to 5 years | 3,742 | 2,599 |
| Total | 10,608 | 7,663 |
| Mothers | 9,666 | 7,109 |
| Number of consultations with Medical Officer | 4,334 | 2,710 |
| Average attendance per week: | ||
| Infants under 1 year | 133.3 | 99.8 |
| Children 1 to 5 years | 72.7 | 52.1 |
| Total, all children | 206.0 | 151.9 |
| Number of children attending Centre for first time during the year: | ||
| Percentage of total births assigned to the Borough represented by this figure | 80.9 | 78.5 |