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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
Leyton 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Leyton Green Clinic | Lady Raleigh Training Home | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Sessions | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| Letters of Invitation. | 212 | 185 | 397 |
| First Attendances | 120 | 140 | 260 |
| Re-Attendances | 133 | 99 | 232 |
The disposal of these cases was as follows:—
Discharged after one attendance 109
Re-attended for examination and treatment 232
Conditions found on examination:—
| Leyton Green Clinic | Lady Raleigh Training Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Subinvolution of the | ||
| uterus | 2 | 5 |
| Cystocele and rectocele | 1 | 3 |
| Retroversion of uterus | 14 | 14 |
| Anaemia | 4 | 5 |
| Cervical erosion | 26 | 40 |
| Vaginitis | 2 | 1 |
| Fibroids | 1 | – |
| Inflamed adnexa | 2 | – |
| Birth control advice | 60 | – |
| Pregnancy | 1 | 1 |
| Anal fissure | – | 1 |
| Cervical polypus | – | 3 |
| Maternal obesity | – | 2 |
| Cervicitis | – | 2 |
| Haemorrhoids ... | – | 1 |
Care of Premature Infants.
The term "premature infants" refers to babies weighing
5½ lbs. or less at birth, irrespective of period of gestation. Stillbirths
are excluded.
(a) Number of premature infants notified (1) Born at home 23
during the year (including transferred
notifications) whose mothers norm- (2) Born in hospital
ally reside in the Authority's area. or nursing home 72