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Analysis of Cases:—
Anaemia and Malnutrition 18
Anaemia 17
Poor weight and undernourished 7
Debility after Scarlet Fever 2
„ „ Diphtheria 1
„ „ Chicken Pox 1
„ „ Pneumonia 2
„ „ Whooping Cough 3
„ „ Otitis Media 1
HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR
MALNUTRITION.
We have no formal arrangement for prolonged
observation and in-patient treatment for children
suffering from dietetic mismanagement and malnutrition.
Such cases as cannot be dealt with through the
Council's Special Clinic for Delicate Children are
referred to the Queen's Hospital or one of the General
Hospitals.
NURSING ASSISTANCE.
A scheme of home nursing has been in operation
for some years by arrangement with a voluntary
organisation,the Shoreditch and Bethnal Green Nursing
Association.
During the year 227 children under the age of 5
were nursed, a total of 2,577 visits being made.
32 mothers received 407 visits for nursing in
connection with conditions incidental to child-bearing.