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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
Wandsworth 1971
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Premature infants
During 1971 the proportion of premature births was similar to
that of previous years. Out of the total of 4,892 live births in
Wandsworth, 383 babies were born prematurely. In addition there
were 28 premature stillbirths.
The table below gives details of premature births in Wandsworth :—
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| Live births | Died under 1 month | Stillbirths | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 lb. 3 oz. or less | 11 | 8 | 7 | |
| Over 2 lb. 3 oz. up to and including 3 lb. 4 oz. | 31 | 15 | 5 | |
| Over 3 lb. 4 oz. up to and including 4 lb. 6 oz. | 47 | 3 | 9 | |
| Over 4 lb. 6 oz. up to and including 4 lb. 15 oz. | 94 | _ | 1 | |
| Over 4 lb. 15 oz. up to and including 5 lb. 8 oz. | 200 | 2 | 6 | |
| Totals | 383 | 28 | 28 | |
Child health clinics
During the year, the clinics at St. Peter's Hall, Beechcroft Road,
S.W.I7, and at St. Michael's Hall, Merton Road, S.W.I8, were
closed and replaced by sessions at the Gatton Centre, Gatton Road,
S.W.17, and at the King George's Park Sports Centre, Burr Road,
S.W.I8, respectively. Statistics in relation to child health sessions
are shown below :—
Number of sessions held during the year 2,217
Number of children attending : —
Born 1971 4,019
Born 1970 3,837
Born 1966-69 4,596
Total number of children attending 12,452
Total attendances 60,818
Average attendance per session 27.4