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Kingsbury 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingsbury]
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Deaths of Infants under 1 year:
Total 21 15
Legitimate 20 15
Illegitimate 1 —
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES IN
THE AREA.
1.—PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICERS.
| Name and Office. | Diplomas, Etc. | Contribution to Salary. | Whole or part time. | Other Offices held. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Andrew, Medical Officer of Health. | M.R.C.S. L.R.C.P. | Half under Public Health Acts. | Part time | Nil. |
| R. C. N. Newport, Sanitary Inspector. | M.Inst. M.&C.E. Cert. R .S.I. | Ditto | Ditto | Surveyor to the Council. |
2.—NURSING IN THE HOME.
(a) General.
As in the past few years the service continues to be
satisfactory. Two professional nurses are still engaged and
are qualified in midwifery.
Their salaries are raised by voluntary subscription,
subsidised by contributions from the Middlesex County
Council and the Kingsbury Council.
(b) Infectious Diseases.
All cases where required are received by Acton Isolation
Hospital. This arrangement continues to be entirely satisfactory,.
3.—LEGISLATION IN FORCE.
Date of
Adoption.
Part 3 of the Public Health Acts Amendment Act,
1890 1901
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1907 (certain
sections) 1911
Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890 1913
Public Health Act, 1925 (certain sections) 1929
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