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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
Tottenham 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The Creche.—The Creche, situated at 227, West Green Road, has had
the following attendances:—
Number of days on which the Creche was opened, 236.
| Quarter. | Attendances under 3 years of Age. | Attendances over 3 years of Age. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| January to March | 730 | 742 | 1,472 |
| April to June | 975 | 773 | 1,748 |
| July to September | 798 | 647 | 1 ,,445 |
| October to December | 1,339 | 788 | 2,127 |
| 3,842 | 2,950 | 6,792* | |
| *5 half-day attendances included. | |||
Number of children admitted:—
Under 3 years (when admitted) 88
Over 3 years ,, 32
120
Average daily attendance, 28.78 -
CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT.
The arrangement with the Invalid Children's Aid Association for
the maintenance of children at Convalescent Homes has been continued
during 1935 as follows:—
48 children were sent away for varying periods.
The periods of convalescence were as follows:—
CHILDREN.
| Number of weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Number of Children | 2 | — | 2 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
| Number of weeks | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 or |
| Number of Children | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | over 2 |