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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

East Ham 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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Table: 3. Of the total number of mental defectives known to the Local Authority:—

3. Of the total number of mental defectives known to the Local Authority:—

(a) Number who have given birth to children during 1936:—
(1) After marriage1
(2) While unmarried-
Males.Females.
(b) Number who have married during 1936—-
Defectives under Guardianship.
The number of defectives under guardianship orders on 1-1-37, chargeable to the Local Authority:—
M.F.T.
Residing in the guardianship of a parent9514
Not residing in the guardianship of a parent84*12
Total under guardianship17926
* 3 with relatives.

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Training and Occupation Centre.
The morning' session is devoted to youths and boys, and the
afternoon to women, girls, and young children. The work undertaken
at the classes has reached a high standard, and the pupils
show an intelligent interest both whilst they are at the Centre and
after they reach home. They are delighted to exhibit their work
to parents and friends.
The successful result of their training is apparent from the
number of orders received throughout the year. The trainees
receive a small percentage of the sale of articles made by them,
as some encouragement.
Physical drill and musical games are indulged in freely, particularly
in the afternoon. There is always a bright and happy
atmosphere at the Centre.

Table: TABLE 14.Statistics of Training Centre, 1936.

TABLE 14.

Statistics of Training Centre, 1936.

Morning Session—Males.Afternoon Session— Girls and Juniors.Grand T otal Attendances
No. on RegisterNo. of Sessions heidTotal AttendancesAverage AttendanceNo. on RegisterNo. of Sessions heldTotal AttendancesAverage Attendance
92151,5217.07232153,36715.664,888