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Redbridge 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Redbridge]
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Revision of the factors determining whether an infant be "At Risk"
or not (February 1968) has made possible a register more concise and
accurate in the representation of those cases found either to have
definite handicaps, or who need to be followed up closely in order to
detect, or exclude early,the presence or development of any abnormality.
The original grouping of factors has been retained on the current
forms and record cards, nomely:-
I. GENETIC
II. PRE-NATAL
III. PERI-NATAL
IV. POST-NATAL
V. SYMPTOMATIC
and within each group the relative factors have been made more specific.
The brief analysis and figures below now show the "At Risk" (Observation)
Register to be a more selective, accurate and valuable means
of follow up, assessment and care of the infant, particularly during the
first 24 months of life.
ANALYSIS OF FIGURES:
| 1969 | 1968 | 1967 | 1966 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. NUMBER ADMITTED TO REGISTER during:- | 934 | 1,011 | 1,056 | 1,255 |
| TOTAL NUMBER OF CHILDREN ON REGISTER at end of year:- | 3,069 | 2,525 | 2,060 | 1,192 |
| (including other years) | ||||
| NUMBER OF CHILDREN REMOVED FROM REGISTER during 12/12 ended 31st December 1969:- | 342 | 389 | 122 | 28 |
| (including 48 removals from area) | ||||
| At | At | At | At | |
| 31.12.69 | 31.12.68 | 31.12.67 | 31.12.66 | |
| 2. (i) CORRECTED NUMBER OF BIRTHS:- | 3,414 | 3,533 | 3,557 | 3,873 |
| (ii) % LIVE BIRTHS CONSIDERED TO BE "AT RISK" | 27% | 28.6% | 29.7% | 32.3% |