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ST. JUDE'S CENTRE, LAMBETH ROAD.
(1 session monthly, Dr. Shepherd.)
88 mothers were seen and given advice; they made 249 attendances.
MATERNAL MORTALITY.
The number of deaths during 1931, due directly to pregnancy or
childbirth, was 10; of these 5 were due to septic causes and 5 from other
causes.
All cases of Maternal Deaths are visited by your Health Visitors
and reported upon.

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT TREATMENT.
The arrangement with Guy's Hospital, whereby Ultra Violet Rays
are applied to ailing and delicate children is still carried on and during
the year the number of cases sent for treatment was 102. Many of the
children have made good progress, particularly in cases of rickets, malnutrition
and wasting, and in the winter when natural sunlight is deficient,
this treatment is of undoubted use and is worthy of continuance.
CONVALESCENT TREATMENT.
An arrangement was entered into between the Borough Council and
the Invalid Children's Aid Association by which the Council undertook
part payment for children under 5 years of age sent to Convalescent Homes
by that Association and 59 children were thus assisted to have the necessary
treatment and fresh air to restore them to health.
16 children were referred to the Public Assistance Committee for
convalescence.
The treatment of convalescent children has been carried out by the
Invalid Children's Aid Association for some years, but by the arrangements
mentioned above, the Council now bears part of the cost incurred up to
£300 per annum for children attending our centres requiring convalescence.