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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
Richmond upon Thames 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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SOUTH MIDDLESEX FEVER HOSPITAL.
ADMISSIONS CLASSIFIED.
| Disease. | No. of Patients Admitted from Richmond. |
|---|---|
| Scarlet Fever | 33 |
| Diphtheria | 21 |
| Erysipelas | 2 |
| Measles | 8 |
| Chicken pox | 1 |
| Other Diseases | 7 |
| Total | 72 |
MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE.
(i) Midwifery and Maternity Service.
Maternity and Child Welfare Centres are held thrice weekly
at the Health Centre, Windham Road, while a Centre is held once
weekly at Petersham for the residents of Petersham and Ham.
A Toddlers' Clmic, i.e., a separate clinic for children between
18 months and five years, is held 4 times a month at Windham Road.
During the year the attendances at the Centres were:—
Windham Road.
Mothers 4,700 Average per session 32
Children 4,902 „ „ „ 33
The Medical Officer of Health held 1,531 consultations during
the year at the Baby Clinics.
Dr. Cryer held 729 consultations at the Toddlers' Clinics.
Trefoil House, Petersham.
Mothers 992 Average per session 51
Children 1,144 „ „ „ 24
Dr. Cryer, the Medical Officer, held 901 consultations during the
year.