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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

Orsett 1931

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Orsett]

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Table: Anie-Natal Clinics.—The Ante-Natal Clinics have continued during the year, the average attendance being approximately 13 per session.

Anie-Natal Clinics.—The Ante-Natal Clinics have continued during the year, the average attendance being approximately 13 per session.

Sessions Held.Number on Books.Attendances.
Stanford-le-Hope1159145
Little Thurrock1123145
2282290

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The services of Dr. Andrew McAllister, the parttime
Obstetric Specialist have not been called for during
the year.

Table: Milk (Mothers' and Children's) Order, 1921.—Cows' and Dried Milk supplied, year ending, December 31st, 1930:—

Milk (Mothers' and Children's) Order, 1921.—Cows' and Dried Milk supplied, year ending, December 31st, 1930:—

£s.d.
Value of Milk supplied free in necessitous cases54119
Total value of Milk supplied41428
Total Cost to Committee54119

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NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS (Local Register).
Total Notifications of Births (including
Still-Births 355
Notified by Medical Practitioners 200
Notified by Certified Midwives 155
Total Still-Births 8
Total Infants' Deaths under 1 year of age 20
Analysis of Age at Death (Local Register).
Under 1 month. 1-3 months. 3-6 months. 6-12 months. Total.
9 5 4 2 20
Infant Life Protection.
Number of Foster Mothers within the area 18
„ Infants registered within the area 83
Total Visits paid by Health Visitors during the year 107