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Leyton 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]

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Orthopaedic Clinic
New Cases 55
Re-inspections 131
Minor alterations to footwear 96
Surgical appliances supplied 4
Ophthalmic Clinic
Children referred 8
Attendances 16
WELFARE FOODS
The "take up" of welfare foods again shows a steady decline, even though there was
an increase in clinic attendances.
The large reduction in the issue of Orange Juice is accounted for by the Ministry
of Health's policy of supplying Orange Juice only in respect of children up to the age
of 2 years.
Issues - The total issues during 1958 were:-
National Dried Milk (Tins) 20,628
Cod Liver Oil (Bottles) 4,346
Vitamin A & D Tablets (Pkts) 3,626
Orange Juice (Bottles) 39,067
CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS
(weighing 5lbs. 8ozs. or under)
Bora at Home 16
Born in Hospital or Nursing
Home 56

CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT

Numbers sent to Convalescent Home
Children4
Mother and children ,3 mothers with 4 children

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