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West Ham 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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increase the remuneration of the former. I am of opinion that in
every case of death from child-birth, failing a Coroner's inquest, a
small local committee of suitable persons should be set up to
enquire into and weigh every factor connected with the death of
the mother.
Facilities have now been provided for free instruction in
Birth Control to women in accordance with the Ministry of Health
Circular No. 1408.
Propaganda in regard to all health matters has been carried
on continually by posters, lectures and other means.
1 have to acknowledge and thank the Council for their keen
support in all matters appertaining to the well-being of the populace,
and also my staff for their efforts in carrying out the strenuous
work of the department.
Your obedient Servant,
September, 1935.
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