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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN THE
BOROUGH.
Civil Ambulance Service.
The Council provide and maintain two ambulances.
The staff consists of four drivers and four driver-attendants
working- in 24-hour shifts.
Both vehicles are available for call night and day throughout
the year.
Work of the Ambulances during the year 1946.
Accident Cases 249
Maternity Cases 463
Private Cases 648
Public Cases 429
Cases dealt with for other Boroughs 108
TOTAL 1897
Maternal Mortality.
Deaths from Puerperal Causes:-
Puerperal Sepsis Nil
Other Causes 3
The following table shows the number of maternal deaths connected with pregnancy during the last 10 years:-
| Year | Died from Sepsis | Died from other causes connected with pregnancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | - | - |
| 1938 | 2 | 2 |
| 1939 | — | 2 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1941 | — | — |
| 1942 | - | 2 |
| 1943 | 3 | 2 |
| 1944 | — | 2 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1946 | — | 3 |