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Bethnal Green 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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3 . Personal Health Services
The following Information regarding the operation of the personal
health services In the Borough during 1952 has been furnished by
Dr. G.O. Mitchell, Divisional Medical Officer (Division 5) London.
County Council.
(a) Services Available
Day Nurseries:-
Columbia Market, Columbia Road, E.2.
Prltchards Road, E.2.
University House, Sugar Loaf Walk, E.2.
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre
Cornwall Avenue, E.2.
School Treatment Centre:-
Bethnal Green Treatment
Centre Lyte Street, E.2.
Bathing Centre:-
Stewart Headlam Somerford Street, E.2.
Chest Clinic:-
London Chest Hospital E.2,
(b) Statistics
(1) Infant Welfare Centres.
Total No. of children who first attended during
the year and who on the date of their first
attendance were:Under
1 year of age 757
1-5 years of age 133
Total No. of children who attended and who at
the end of the year were:Under
1 year of age 621
1-5 years of age 781