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Tottenham 1942
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The number of children under 5 years of age who attended the
special Clinics are as follows:—
| Clinic. | No. of Consultations . | Treatments. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Ailments | 77 | 38 | ||
| Dental | 178 | 293 | ||
| Orthopaedic | 72 | 390 | ||
| Ophthalmic | 136 | 48 | ||
| Ear, Nose and Throat | 126 | 274 | ||
| Artificial Sunlight:— | ||||
| Under 5 years | 567 | Treatments | 2,738 | |
| Over 5 years | 484 | 1,051 „ | 2,494 | 5,232 |
| Immunisation:— | ||||
| Final Schick Tests | 1,003 Immunised | 1,417 | ||
CHILD LIFE PROTECTION.
The Health Visitors, as Infant Life Protection Officers, have,
during the year, paid 79 visits to the 26 foster-mothers in the area
in respect of 27 foster children.
HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5
YEARS.
Thirty children have been referred to the North Middlesex
Hospital for consultation and treatment of tonsils and adenoids,
more especially where operation is required.
Orthopaedic Treatment.
Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.—One case admitted during
the year.
Surgical instruments have been supplied to 4 children, including
one in-patient.
Convalescent Home Treatment.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association have co-operated with
the Child Welfare Clinics, and have sent away 39 children under
five years of age for convalescent treatment.
Three mothers only have availed themselves of convalescent
home treatment during 1942, owing to the increased difficulty in
finding suitable accommodation for such cases.