London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Number of mothers concerned who were, at the end of the year living:—
| With Child | Without Child | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| as married | 9 | — | 9 |
| in own home with husbands (extra marital) | - | - | - |
| with parents or relatives | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| at homes of employers (residential employment) | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| in lodgings | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| in institutions or hostels | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 31 | 30 | 61 |
Affiliations:—
Number obtained through court procedure 10
Number arranged voluntarily 15
Number of mothers who refused to make application 14
Number of children for whom arrangements were made:—
for adoption 14
for admission to homes, institutions or residential
nurseries 2
to be cared for by foster mothers 15
to remain with mothers, or relatives 30
Her duties were to ascertain, advise and give continual help to all cases °f illegitimacy.
| 1944 | 1945 | 1946 | 1947 | 1948 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of illegitimate live births | 62 | 62 | 51 | 54 | 38 |
| No. of illegitimate deaths under 1 year | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Illegitimate death rate | 48 | 65 | 98 | 37 | 0 |