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There were seven cases of enlarged cervical glands, four of otorrhcea, two of
external eye diseases and one of strabismus. One child was found to be suffering
from rickets, and eight had knock-knees, the result of rickets. Three cases of
rheumatism were notified, and during the winter there were 13 cases of respiratory
disease, including one of bronchietasis, whilst most of the children suffered from
nasal catarrh. Four cases of anaemia were treated, also one child for debility and
four for intestinal parasites, whilst many cf the children suffered from lack of
appetite and constipation. There was one case of jaundice and one of epistaxis.
One child suffered from night-terrors, four from enuresis, one from thumbsucking,
two from nail-biting, and one from stuttering. One child was treated for
backwardness in talking, and six suffered from nervousness, one being sent to the
Child Guidance Clinic.
Ten cases of lichen urticatus occurred, three of eczema, and three of impetigo.
These all responded well to treatment. Two children were referred to hospital
for artificial sunlight.
Foundling Site Day Nursery.
The establishment of a day nursery and play centre for children at the
Foundling Hospital Site has been referred to in previous Annual lieports. These
activities were maintained during 1932.
The number of children from Holborn attending this day nursery is evidence
of the need of such facilities in its immediate neighbourhood, and the Council
decided again to make a contribution (£20) towards the cost incurred in connection
with Holborn children.
School Entrants.
During the year information was received from the London County Council
that 169 children living in Holborn had been entered as attending school for the
first time. Particulars of the child's pre-school physical history and his record of
attendance at an Infant Welfare Centre were forwarded to the head teacher of the
infants department of the school concerned. This information is set out on a form
supplied by the London County Council and is intended for the use of the School
Medical Officer when examining school entrants.
Notice of attendance at school has brought to our knowledge families hitherto
unknown to us, having recently entered the Borough. This knowledge has been
very useful in connection with Maternity and Child Welfare Work generally.
Stillbirths.
During 1932 thirteen stillbirths were registered, 9 of which were legitimate.
Enquiry as to possible causes was made in each case.
Two occurred in the private practice of doctors, two in the extern practice of an
institution, in six instances the confinement took place in hospitals, and in three cases no
information was obtainable.
Difficult labour was responsible for seven; in six of these abnormal presentation occurred;
in one there was abnormality of the umbilical cord. In one no definite reason could be
assigned. Prematurity accounted for one, and in four no information was obtainable.