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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 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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| Leyton Green | Park House | Dawlish Road | Bnmanuel Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDER 1 YEAR - | ||||
| First attendances | 488 | 879 | 478 | 89 |
| Subsequent attendances | 4177 | 59 52 | 4239 | 1091 |
| Total attendances | 4665 | 6831 | 4717 | 1180 |
| 1-5 YEARS - First attendances | 216 | 381 | 225 | 58 |
| Subsequent attendances | 1903 | 1762 | 1090 | 300 |
| Total attendances | 2119 | 2143 | 1315 | 358 |
| Total attendances (both age groups) | 6784 | 8974 | 6032 | 1538 |
| Number examined by Clinic Doctor | 2111 | 2866 | 2034 | - |
| Number weighed | 6643 | 8682 | 6006 | 1466 |
(weighing 5lbs . 8ozs . or under) :-
| Born at Home | 10 |
| Born in Hospital or Nursing Home | 53 |
| Numbers sent to Convalescent Home | |
|---|---|
| Children | 7 |
| Mother and Children | 4 mothers with 7 children |
WELFARE FOODS
There was no change during the year in the genera] arrangements for the distribution
of welfare foods to mothers and young children. The figures of issues show a
further decrease whichis national as well as local.
During the year the Minister called attention for the need to encourage expectant
mothers to take up their welfare foods tokens early in pregnancy. In accordance with
the Ministers suggestions copies of the Ministry's leaflet "Maternity Care" were made
more generally available at clinics and midwives premises.
| National Dried Milk (Tins) | 18,887 |
| Cod Liver Oil (Bottles) | 4,030 |
| Vitamin A & D Tablets (Pkts.) | 3,814 |
| Orange Juice (Bottles) | 37,584 |
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