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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
Dagenham 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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Ante-Natal Clinics
| Centre | Sessions Held | Times Sessions Held | Average Attendances | Average New Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clinic, Ashton Gardens, Chadwell Heath. | Weekly | Wednesday, p.m. | 8 | 2 |
| The Clinic, Becontree Avenue, | Weekly | Tuesday, p.m. | 9 | 2 |
| Dagenham. | Weekly | Wednesday, a.m. | 7 | 1 |
| The Leys Clinic, Ballards Road, Dagenham. | Weekly | Wednesday, p.m. | 11 | 2 |
| Rush Green Clinic, 179, Dagenham Road, Rush Green. | (1st & 3rd in in month | Friday, a.m. | 5 | 1 |
| York House, Frizlands Lane, | Weekly | Tuesday, a.m. | 10 | 2 |
| Dagenham. | Weekly | Tuesday, p.m. | 12 | 2 |
| (Transferred to Oxlow Lane 29/6/57) | Weekly | Thursday, a.m. | 10 | 2 |
| The Clinic, Ford Road, Dagenham. | Weekly | Monday, a.m. | 12 | 2 |
| The Clinic, Manford Way, Hainault. | Weekly | Monday, a.m. | 3 | 1 |
RELAXATION CLASSES
The following were the attendances at the relaxation classes during the year:—
The Becontree Clinic 322
Chadwell Heath Clinic 294
Leys Clinic 391
York House Clinic 385
1,392
PREMATURE INFANTS
All infants weighing 5½lbs., or less at birth are regarded as premature infants,
whatever the length of the pregnancy.
Live premature births occurring in the area:—
| 31b. 4oz. or less | 31b. 5oz.— 41b. 6oz. | 41b. 7oz.— 41b. 15oz. | 51b. 0oz.— 51b. 8oz. | Total | No. Surviving one week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born alive at home and nursed entirely at home | 1 | - | 2 | 10 | 13 | 11 |
| Born alive at home and transferred to hospital | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Born in hospital | 11 | 14 | 20 | 37 | 82 | 74 |