[Report 1946] / Medical Officer of Health, Ashton-in-Makerfield U.D.C.

  • Ashton-in-Makerfield (England). Urban District Council. n 78087965.
Date:
1946
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Credit: [Report 1946] / Medical Officer of Health, Ashton-in-Makerfield U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Premature Babies under 5]lbs. Born at Home. Born in Hospital. Total. 8 10 18 17 of these babies are making good progress up to date. Child Life Protection. There are two “ boarded-out ” children in the district; both are in good homes, they are happy and comfortable and are regularly visited by their own parents. Children referred to the Lancashire County Special Clinics. Orthopaedic: 4. Eye Clinic: 6. Infant Mortality. Under 1 year. Total: 13. Ages— Under 24 hrs 2 wks. 1 mth. 3 mths. 6 mths. 9 mths. 12 mths. Total 4 223 1 1_13 Cause of Death. Congenital Debility and Malformations 6 Broncho Pneumonia 3 Marasmus 2 Lack of attention at Birth (Infanticide) 1 Acute Otitis Media 1 Diphtheria Immunisation. No. of children immunised, 1—4 years 240 No. of children immunised, 5—14 years 80 No. of children “ Boosted ” 796 Sessions held in Schools 20 No. of cases of Diphtheria notified under 15 years 3 No. of these known to have been immunised Nil No. of Deaths from Diphtheria Nil Scabies. Cases notified: 18. Treated at the Hospital: Adults, 22; Children, 33. Dried Milk Sold. £1303 17s. 9d. Free Issues: £15 9s. 4d. Thanks are due to the ladies of the Committee for their help and attendance at the Welfare Centres. C. E. SHERMAN, Health Visitor.