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Tottenham 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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No. of cases in
Puerperaf Maternity which temper- Ophthalnfia Inflammation Not Entirely
Sepsis Deaths ature ros«ab„ve oftheeyes breast.fed
Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Causes of still births.—1, Prolapse of cord ; 2 and 3, Foetus macerated.
Cost of patients admitted to Maternity Home £276 12 0
Contributions by patients towards maintenance £223 14 0
Net cost to Council £52 18 0
Average duration of stay, 16'19 days.
CRECHE ATTENDANCES,
The attendances from January 1st to December 31st, 1923, were
as follows :—-
Number of days on which the Creche was opened, 229.
| Quarter | Attendances under 3 years of age | Attendances over 3 years of Age | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st to March 31st | 1,390 | 666 | 2,056 |
| April 1st to June 30th | 1,222 | 587 | 1,809 |
| July 1st to September 30th | 1,346 | 598 | 1,944 |
| October 1st to December 31st | 1,327 | 768 | 2,095 |
| 5,285 | 2,619 | 7,904 |
Average daily attendance, 34.51