London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1960
[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 356
Chadwell Heath Clinic 244
Leys Clinic 428
Oxlow Lane Clinic 398
Total 1,426
PREMATURE INFANTS
All infants weighing 5½ lbs. or less at birth are regarded as premature infants,
whatever the length of 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 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 25 | 23 |
| Born alive at home and transferred to hospital | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Born in hospital | 9 | 9 | 15 | 41 | 74 | 54 |