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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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R elaxation C lasses
The following were the attendances at the relaxation classes during the year:—
| Becontree Clinic | 400 |
| Chadwell Heath clinic | 479 |
| Leys Clinic | 569 |
| Oxlow Lane Clinic | 563 |
| 2,011 |
Premature Infants
All infants weighing 5 l/2 1bs 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. 0oz.— 51b. 8oz. | Total | No. Surviving one week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born alive at home and nursed entirely at home | — | 2 | 3 | 17 | 22 | 21 |
| Born alive at home and trans | ||||||
| ferred to hospital | 4 | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Born in hospital | 14 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 85 | 67 |