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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 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Child Welfare - Clinic Attendances
| Leyton Green | Park House | Dawlish Road | Bmnanuel Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDER 1 YEAR-First attendances | 648 | 684 | 591 | 56 |
| Subsequent attendances | 4501 | 5182 | 4584 | 936 |
| Total attendances | 5149 | 5866 | 5175 | 992 |
| 1-5 YEARS -First attendances | 444 | 370 | 334 | 48 |
| Subsequent attendances | 1608 | 1336 | 1594 | 345 |
| Total attendances | 2052 | 1706 | 1928 | 393 |
| Total attendances (both age groups) | 7201 | 7572 | 7103 | 1385 |
| Number examined by Clinic Doctor | 2030 | 2307 | 2235 | |
| Number weighed | 7199 | 7566 | 7042 | 1368 |
CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS
(weighing 51bs. 8ozs. or under)
| Born at Home | 8 |
| Born in Hospital or Nursing Home | 101 |
CONVALESCENT HOME TREATMENT
| Numbers sent to Convalescent Home | |
|---|---|
| Children | |
| Mother and Children | 1 mother with 1 child |
WELFARE FOODS
There was no change during the year in the general arrangements for the distribution
of welfare foods.
Issues - The total issues during 1961 were:National
Dried Milk (Tins) 13,090
Cod Liver Oil (Bottles) 3,569
Vitamin A & D Tablets (Pkts.) 2,926
Orange Juice (Bottles) 24,556
(48)