London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Merton 1972

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]

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Seventeen sessions were held during the year at which 18 children
were seen for the first time and 53 children were seen for a subsequent
case review.
Congenital Malformations
The following malformations were notified during the year:—
Central Nervous System 11
Eye and Ear 2
Alimentary System 2
Urino-Genital System 1
Limbs 20
Other Malformations 4
Total 40
The number notified during 1971 was 54.
Welfare Foods and Vitamins
National Dried Milk and vitamins were available at all Child
Health Centres and also at Russell Road Clinic and the W.R.V.S.
Centres in Merton and Mitcham.
Sales for the year 1972 are shown below:—
National Dried Milk 14,059 tins
Cod Liver Oil 613 botdes
Vitamin Drops 'A', 'D', 'C' 8,394 bottles
Vitamin Tablets 'A', 'D', 'C' 5,760 packets
Orange Juice 28,843 bottles
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