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Leyton 1955

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Table: Orthopaedic Clinic

Orthopaedic Clinic

New Cases24
Re-inspections55
Minor alterations to footwear60
Surgical appliances supplied3
Ophthalmic Clinic
Children referred16
Attendances50
WELFARE FOOD
Issues.—The total issues during 1955 were:—
National Dried Milk39,022
Cod Liver Oil10,508
Vitamin A & D Tablets4,180
Orange Juice69,392

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CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS (weighing 5 lbs. 8 oz. or under):—
Born at Home 16
Born in Hospital or Nursing Home 74

Table: DAY NURSERIESThere are two Day Nurseries in the area, each having accommodation for 60 children.

DAY NURSERIES

There are two Day Nurseries in the area, each having accommodation for 60 children.

Knotts GreenEllingham RoadTotal
0-2 yrs.2-5 yrs.0-2 yrs.2-5 yrs.0-2 yrs.2-5 yrs.
Number of approved places at end of year153515353070
Number of children on register at end of year105016442694
Total attendances during year3,0508,3823,3778,6096,42716,991
Number of days open254254—

Table: CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT:

CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT:

Numbers sent to Convalescent Home
Children5
Mother and children4

Table: INFANT, NEO NATAL AND FOETAL MORTALITY—

INFANT, NEO NATAL AND FOETAL MORTALITY—

Live Births1,136
Deaths under 1 year28
Deaths under 4 weeks19

Table: MORTALITY RATES—

MORTALITY RATES—

Infantile24.64
Neo natal16.72

Table: STILLBIRTHS—

STILLBIRTHS—

Number15.
Rate per 1,00013.03