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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
Croydon 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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Table 9 shows that the attendance record is 77.4%, and, since this
is not corrected for unavoidable absences due to examinations, illness or
holidays, is an exceedingly high attendance rate: the corrected figure is
nearer 90%.
The accompanying graphs show a comparison of each group's progress.
In every case the rise in weight corresponds to a school holiday.
Table 8
Weight Control Clinic Number of girls attending clinic 1966/67 = 54
| Individual Results | Number |
|---|---|
| Complete reduction to ideal weight | 8 |
| More than 2/3rds excess weight lost | 12 |
| V3rd to 2/3rds excess weight lost | 7 |
| Up to 1/3rd excess weight lost | 12 |
| Girls who have gained weight | 3 |
| Girls who left the clinic | 12 |
| 54 |
Table 9
Weight Control Group-Attendance Record
| Total possible number of visits to clinic | 365 | |
| Actual number of visits made | 276 | |
| Percentage attendance rate | 77.38% | |