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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 1944

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

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Table: Table 16.—MENTAL DEFICIENCY ACTS, 1913-1938. Statistics—January, 1938-January 1945.

Table 16.—MENTAL DEFICIENCY ACTS, 1913-1938. Statistics—January, 1938-January 1945.

YEARUnder OrderIn places of safetyUnder statuary supervisionUnder permissive powers.Under Friendly CareTOTAL
In InstitutionsUnder Guardianship.
1938112331157550358
19391093910154551368
19401094126111549341
19411194112110450337
194213840—113540336
194314638—134634359
31/12/44al53b35—cl25d5e35353

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a including 9 on Licence, 4 deceased during year, 2 discharged during year, 1 case awaiting admission to Ockendon.
b including 1 on licence and 7 evacuated other areas, 6 transferred to institutional care during the year,
c excluding 13 evacuees, 3 joined H.M. Forces, (many removed and untraceable
d 1 deceased.
e 3 joined H.M. Forces, (several removed and untraceable.)