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Pre-school Children.
During the year 1934, 75 of the children examined were found to be underdeveloped
for their respective ages and'types, while 32 were above the average.
The rest were about normal for their age and type.
During the winter months there were many cases of the common cold; nine
children were treated for tracheitis, 10 had bronchitis and one case of asthma
was referred to hospital.
Forty-two children suffered from abnormalities of the throat; of these 23 were
cases of tonsilitis and of enlarged tonsils; 16 of enlarged tonsils and adenoids,
w hile three had adenoids only. Nineteen have been operated on with beneficial
result; in three cases only, the parents refused treatment, while the remaining
cases are awaiting operation. Two cases of diphtheria carriers were detected
and sent to hospital.
There were 11 cases of enlarged cervical glands and six of otorrhcea, all of
whom received treatment either at the Minor Ailments Clinic or at a hospital.
Thirty-eight children were found to have dental caries and were referred to the
Dental Clinic.
Of the eye diseases, one child had styes and seven conjunctivitis. There was
a case of strabismus and one of occluded lachrymal ducts, both of whom are under
hospital treatment.
The cases of skin diseases numbered 36; of these, 15 were of lichen urticatus,
12 of impetigo or septic lesions, five of eczema, while one child was infested with
ringworm and one with pediculus capitis.
Six children were found to be suffering from rickets, three requiring hospital
treatment. During the year 10 cases were referred for sunray treatment for
debility and have derived much benefit.
As regards alimentary affections, four children harboured threadworms, 10
suffered from obstinate constipation and four cases of diarrhoea occurred, while one
child was found to be suffering from mucous colitis and is being treated at hospital.
Eight children suffered from enuresis, one had epileptic fits, one had recurring
abdominal pain, one a club foot, one was a hypothyroid and one a mental deficiency
case. Where necessary the children were referred for treatment to the appropriate
hospitals.
Ten cases were referred to the Institute of Medical Psychology for nervousness
and bad habits and have derived much benefit from the treatment.
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 Reports. These
activities were maintained during 1934.
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 (£50) towards the cost incurred in connection
with Holborn children.
School Entrants.
During the year information was received from the London County Council
that 44 children living in Holborn had been entered as attending school for the