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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
Ilford 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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During the year the following attendances were recorded:-
| First attendances | 2,043 |
| Attendances of children from 1 to 5 years | 9,796 |
| Total number of children on roll on 31/12/59 after omission of all those who had not attended for six months | 3,859 |
The following is a comparison of the attendances at the Infant Welfare Centres for the past five years:-
| Total No. of attendances of Infants | First attendances | Total No. of children on roll on 31st December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 35,961 | 2,043 | 3,859 |
| 1958 | 35,756 | 1,946 | 3,802 |
| 1957 | 37,948 | 1,916 | 3,976 |
| 1956 | 36,902 | 1,895 | 3,916 |
| 1955 | 36,196 | 1,855 | 3,687 |
762 sessions were held during the year, the average
attendance at each session being 47 mothers with their infants.
The following are the figures for each Centre:-
| Sessions | Average Attendance | |
|---|---|---|
| Barkingside | 48 | 41 |
| Chadwell | 48 | 61 |
| Becontree | 48 | 49 |
| Down shall | 48 | 47 |
| Manford Way | 48 | 31 |
| Woodford Avenue | 48 | 67 |
| Seven Kings | 48 | 53 |
| Grosvenor Road | 47 | 44 |
| Cecil Hall (Wednesdays) | 42 | 41 |
| Cecil Hall (Thursdays) | 47 | 35 |
| Newbury Hall | 49 | 55 |