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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 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Leyton Green Clinic | Lady Raleigh Training Home | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Sessions | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| Letters of Invitation | 235 | 172 | 407 |
| First Attendances | 111 | 102 | 213 |
| Re-Attendances | 87 | 148 | 235 |
Conditions found on examination :—
| Leyton Green Clinic | Lady Raleigh Training Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Subinvolution of the uterus | 1 | 5 |
| Cystocele and rectocele | 6 | 4 |
| Retroversion of uterus | 10 | 11 |
| Anaemia | 3 | |
| Breast complications | 1 | |
| Vaginitis | 6 | 3 |
| Deficient perineum | 1 | 2 |
| Erosion of cervix uteri | 20 | |
| (a) Not requiring treatment | 7 | |
| (b) Requiring treatment | 11 | |
| Prolapse | 1 | 1 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Pruritus, obesity etc. | 5 | |
| Pregnancy | 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.
(а) Number of premature infants notified
during the year (including transferred
notifications) whose mothers normally
reside in the Authority's area.
(b) Premature infants born in the area
(whether their mothers normally
reside in the area or not) but excluding
babies born in maternity homes
and hospitals in the National Health
Service.
(1) Born at home 25
(2) Born in hospital
or nursing home 67
25