Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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Total quantity of milk supplied during the year to expect ant and nursing mothers and young children:—
Liquid Milk (gallons) | Dried Milk (lbs.) | |
---|---|---|
(i) By the Council | 507 | 10,583 |
(ii) By voluntary associations operating in the area of the Council | - | - |
Totals | 507 | 10,583 |
MATERNAL MORTALITY.
The following four deaths connected with pregnancy were reported during the year, two being from Sepsis and two from other causes:—
Age. | Where died. | Cause of death. | If attended Ante-natal Clinic. |
---|---|---|---|
(1) 21 years | Isleworth | Suppurative Broncho-pneumonia following 6 months abortion. | Yes |
(2) 20 years | Isleworth | Salpingo-Peritonitis following 4 months abortion. | NO |
(3) 33 years | Chiswick and Ealing Hospital | Pulmonary Embolism after normal delivery. | Yes |
(4) 35 years | Isleworth | Pulmonary Embolism after normal delivery. | Yes |
4 With regard to the above cases it may be stated that in
case (1) it is not improbable that the miscarriage was secondary
to the Broncho-pneumonia.
Case (2) was not under the control of any Maternity and
Child Welfare activity.