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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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RELAXATION CLASSES
The following were the attendances at the relaxation classes during the year:—
| Becontree Clinic | 301 |
| Chadwell Heath Clinic | 348 |
| Leys Clinic | 501 |
| Oxlow Lane Clinic | 407 |
| Total | 1,557 |
PREMATURE INFANTS
All infants weighing 5½ lbs. 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. Ooz.-51b. 8oz. | Total | No. Surviving one week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born alive at home and nursed entirely at home | — | 2 | 4 | 13 | 19 | 19 |
| Born alive at home and transferred to hospital | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 |
| Born in hospital | 9 | 21 | 18 | 27 | 75 | 63 |