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London County Council 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]

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School.Reason for admission.Weight.Care Committee Report.
Going.Returning.
St. Thomas R.C., Fulham Alice B.Nutrition 3. Pale.5510.11Has improved wonderfully by her stay at Broadstairs and has grown a good deal. Her appetite is good and she sleeps well.
TheMarlborough Chelsea. Violet S. (-.5.13).Nutrition poor.Anaemic, some glandular enlargement. Has been to Hayling Island, but retrogressed since return.510½610.13Returned greatly improved in health. Report in April was "very much improved, has gained 14 lbs.," and this improvement has been fairly well maintained. Her teacher finds her brighter and more alert than before she went away and altogether she is in better health than she has been for a long time.
Hettie W. (-.7.15).Nutrition poor.Anæmic, bad colour; very run down.45210Showed very little improvement on her return. Dr. Russell reported still very anaemic—continue milk. She is now under treatment for rheumatism. Home conditions fair; father in regular work.
Nellie H. (-.9.13).Nutrition poor.Debility and anaemia. Pre-tubercular. Just returned from Bournemouth. Medical Officer's report there, "result disappointing."313½44.8Benefited very much by her stay. Report at medical inspection in April was "very much improved." Mother states improvement on the whole has been maintained.
Gladys C. (-.10.16).Nutrition poor. Anaemic and lifeless. Has had enlarged glands. Heart slight dilatation, no strenuous games.446Benefited greatly. Dr. Russell pleased with her on her return and allowed her to resume games and drill. Improvement maintained and child now in good health.
K ingwood Road, Fulham. Phyllis L. (13.5.16).Nutrition 3.Enlarged submaxillary glands. Debility and anæmia.3312.3On return her improvement was remarkable, but it was not maintained. She had a bright colour and looked brighter, but she is now pale and round shouldered. Worries a good deal about lessons and before school examination is nervous and sick. Said to sleep well.
St. Francis B.C.,Kensington. Louise W.Nutrition 2. Nervous.7711.13Quite a different girl since her return. Instead of being nervous, thin and pale, she is now robust, perfectly composed, happy and contented. I see her every evening in our club and cannot believe she is the same child.
Addison Gardens. Rose P.Nutrition 2. Nervousness. Talks in sleep. Very thin.5511.5Very much better for her stay. School doctor saw her in May and considered her condition satisfactory. Head teacher reports that her work this term has been good and that she is bright and keen about her lessons. Mother is pleased. Occasionally Rose has a bad night, but this is the exception and on the whole she is very well.

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