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Leyton 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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FOOT CLINIC.
The Municipal Foot Clinic was opened on 3rd March, 1936, and since its inception the number of patients seeking advice and treatment has been steadily maintained. Eleven sessions are held weekly as follows :—
| Morning. | Afternoon. | Evening. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | — | 2.0-4.30 | 6.0-8.30 |
| Tuesday | 9.30-12.0 | 2.0-4.30 | — |
| Wednesday | 9.30-12.0 | — | 6.0-8.30 |
| Thursday | 9.30-12.0 | 2.0-4.30 | — |
| Friday | — | 2.0-4.30 | 6.0-8.30 |
| Saturday | 9.30-12.0 | — | — |
The number of attendances during the year was 8,756, comparing
with 6,529 for the preceding year.
The following statistics for the year 1938 give an idea of the
amount of treatment carried out and a clear indication of the
popularity of the Clinic.
Summary of Attendances and Treatment, 1938.
A. All Ages.
During the year 8,756 attendances were made, an average of 5.03 attendances per patient.
| First Attendances (new oases). | Subsequent Attendances. | Total Attendances. | Average No. of Visits per Patient. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Per cent. | ||||
| Males | 178 | 1,489 | 1,667 | 19.04 | 4.70 |
| Females | 490 | 4,056 | 4,546 | 51.92 | 4.67 |
| Children | 386 | 2,157 | 2,543 | 29.04 | 6.17 |
| Total | 1,054 | 7,702 | 8,756 | — | 5.03 |