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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Child Welfare - Clinic Attendances
| Leyton Green | Park House | Dawlish Road | Emmanuel Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDER 1 YEAR - | ||||
| First attendances | 732 | 681 | 471 | 91 |
| Subsequent attendances | 4615 | 5385 | 4383 | 733 |
| Total attendances | 5347 | 6066 | 4854 | 824 |
| 1-5 YEARS - | ||||
| First attendances | 336 | 350 | 233 | 38 |
| Subsequent attendances | 1592 | 1352 | 1604 | 172 |
| Total attendances | 1928 | 2702 | 1837 | 210 |
| Total attendances (both age groups) | 7275 | 8768 | 6691 | 1034 |
| Number examined by Clinic Doctor | 1862 | 2221 | 1924 | |
| Number weighed | 6716 | 7336 | 6673 | 961 |
CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS
(weighing 51bs. 8ozs. or under)
Born at Home 11
Born in Hospital or Nursing Home 74
CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT
Numbers sent to
Convalescent Home
Children 1
Mother and Children 3 mothers with 4 children
WELFARE FOODS
There was no change during the year in the general arrangements for the distribution
of welfare foods.
Issues - The total issues during 1960 were:National
Dried Milk (Tins) 15,948
Cod Liver Oil (Bottles) 3,932
Vitamin A & D Tablets (Pkts.) 4,125
Orange Juice (Bottles) 36,733
(47)