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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
Chiswick 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chiswick]
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Abscess in Glands of Neck 2 Infantile Paralysis
Squint
Fractured Clavicle 1 Hare Lip
Naevi
Eczema
Naevus 2 Whooping Cough
Erysipelas
In addition to the above- 13 children, chiefly cases of
Diarrhoea and Vomiting also Bronchitis, were sent to their
own doctors, and several mothers and children were sent to
Convalescent or Holiday Homes by the Voluntary Ladies'
Committee.
SUMMARY OE WORK AT THE MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE CLINICS, 1925.
| Clinics Held on Thursdays. | Clinics Held on Fridays. | Total. | Totals in 1924. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children on Register | 435 | 418 | 853 | 626 |
| Number of New Members enrolled during the year (included | 175 | 178 | 353 | - |
| Total Number of Children attending and weighed : | ||||
| (1) Under 1 year | 1,751 | 1,580 | 3,259 | 2,835 |
| (2) Over 1 year | 1,626 | 1,195 | 2,821 | 2,009 |
| Totals ... | 3,377 | 2,703 | 6,080 | 4,844 |
| Number of Attendances of Children who were seen by Doctor :— | ||||
| (1) Under 1 year | 692 | 675 | 1,367 | 1,301 |
| (2) Over 1 year | 566 | 525 | 1,091 | 701 |
| Totals ... | 1,258 | 1,200 | 2,458 | 2,002 |
Children sent to own Doctor or Hospital for Treatment:—
Hospital
Own Doctor
84
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Total
97
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