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Leyton 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Staff.
Three afternoon sessions at Essex County Health Services Clinic,
Leyton Green Road are staffed by members of the Women's Voluntary
Services (Miss Reid and Mrs. Gill). There are 13 sessions being carried
out by temporary officers employed for the purpose.
Storage Facilities.
Storage facilities are adequate at all distribution centres, with the
exception of the Essex County Health Services Clinic, Granleigh Road,
Leytonstone, E.11, and I recommended that a combined distribution and
storage centre be erected on the vacant land adjoining this clinic. Provision
has been made in the Capital Building Proposals for this to be carried out.
Issues.
The total issues during 1954 (from 28th June) were:—
National Dried Milk 22,919
Cod Liver Oil 6,692
Vitamin A and D Tablets 1,912
Orange Juice 32,700
| Leyton Green Clinic | Lady Rayleigh Training Home | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Sessions | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Number of New Cases | 122 | 98 | 220 |
| Total Attendances | 232 | 131 | 363 |
Care of Premature Infants.
The term "premature infants" refers to babies weighing 5½ lbs. or
less at birth, irrespective of period of gestation. Still-births are excluded.
(a) Number of premature infants notified
during the year (including transferred
notifications) whose mothers normally
reside in the Authority's area.
(1) Born at home 18
(2) Born in hospital
or nursing home 56
(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 18