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Lambeth 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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Table: Number of Children on Observation/Handicap Register (as at 30th May 1969) in Areas of Maternity and Child Health CentresTABLE I

Number of Children on Observation/Handicap Register (as at 30th May 1969) in Areas of Maternity and Child Health Centres

TABLE I

Welfare Centre areaNumber of handicapped children on 30th May, 1969No. of battered babiesRate per 1,000
Clapham39(2)11.8
Loughborough68–16.8
Moffat41(1)25.2
North Brixton32(2)16.7
Riggindale40(2)19.2
Rose McAndrew56–13.9
Royal Street8–12.5
St. Anne's12–10.3
Streatham Hill58(5)14.5
Tulse Hill51(2)15.4
West Norwood45(1)13.9
TOTAL449(15)15.5

Table: Number of Children Under the Age of Five with Different HandicapsTABLE II

Number of Children Under the Age of Five with Different Handicaps

TABLE II

Only physical handicap(s)Physical handicap & mild mental retardationPhysical handicap and severe mental retardationSevere mental retardation predominantlyOnly mild mental retardation
25629397154