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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 1962
[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 | 553 | 650 | 624 | 124 |
| Subsequent attendances | 4353 | 5169 | 4525 | 1201 |
| Total attendances | 4906 | 5819 | 5149 | 1325 |
| 1-5 YEARS - | ||||
| First attendances | 315 | 307 | 330 | 40 |
| Subsequent attendances | 1380 | 1360 | 1318 | 374 |
| Total attendances | 1695 | 1667 | 1648 | 414 |
| Total attendances (both age groups) | 6601 | 7486 | 6797 | 1739 |
| Number examined by Clinic Doctor | 1851 | 2224 | 2228 | - |
| Number weighed | 6598 | 7478 | 6795 | 1731 |
CARE OF PREMATURE INFANTS
(weighing 51bs. 8ozs. or under):-
Born at Home 17
Born in Hospital or Nursing Home 74
CONVALESCENT HOWE TREATMENT
Numbers sent to
Convalescent Home
Children ... ... ... 2
Mother and Children ... 3 mothers with' 1 child each
1 mother with 2 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 1962 were:National
Dried Milk (Tins) ... 13,557
Cod Liver Oil (Bottles) ... 1,907
Vitamin A & D Tablets (Pkts.) 1,658
Orange Juice (Bottles) ... 16,517
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