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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
Tottenham 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The following table shows the attendances at individual nurseries during the year:-
| Name of Day Nursery | No. of approved places at end of year | No. of children on register at end of year | Total No. of attendances | Average daily attendances | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | 2 - 5 | Under 2 | 2 - 5 | Under 2 | 2 - 5 | Total | ||
| Stonecroft | 15 | 53 | 17 | 54 | 3521 | 10176 | 13697 | 53.7 |
| Park Lane | 20 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 2498 | 5852 | 8350 | 32.7 |
| Plevna | 20 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 3613 | 6913 | 10526 | 41.3 |
| Totals 1958 | 55 | 113 | 56 | 99 | 9632 | 22941 | 32573 | 127.7 |
| Totals 1957 | 55 | 113 | 51 | 113 | 10084 | 20838 | 30922 | 121.7 |
| Totals 1956 | 55 | 113 | 37 | 106 | 6940 | 21367 | 28307 | 111.4 |
Distribution of Welfare Foods
There was a decrease in the issue of nutrients during the year as compared
with 1957 which was expected owing to the increase in the price of National
Dried Milk and the restrictions on the supply of orange juice operating during a
full year.
The arrangements for issuing welfare foods were substantially the same as in the previous year.
| National Dried Milk (tins) | Orange juice (bottles) | Cod Liver Oil (bottles) | Vit. A & D. Tabs (packets) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 39005 | 104980 | 12571 | 10420 |
| 1957 | 48243 | 156962 | 17347 | 10545 |
Priority Dental Service for Mothers and Young Children
The dental service as a whole is discussed later in this report under the
school health service.
The following table gives details of attendances made and treatment given
at all clinics during the past three years:-