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Eye diseases treated included 3 cases of conjunctivitis, 2 of blepharitis, 3 of
styes, while 2 cases of strabismus and 2 of blocked lachrymal duct are undergoing
treatment at hospital. Of the ear, nose and throat disorders, 5 children
had discharging ears and were referred to the Minor Ailment Clinic, while there
were 4 cases of tonsillitis, 4 of enlarged tonsils. 2 of adenoids and 17 of enlarged
tonsils and adenoids, 15 of whom were operated on with resulting benefit to the
general health.
Eight children had enlarged cervical glands due in most cases to dental
caries. Twenty-eight children were referred to the Dental Clinic for treatment.
During the winter months there were 31 cases of nasal catarrh and bronchitis,
3 of tracheitis and 1 of nasal diphtheria which was referred to a Fever Hospital.
Four children were found to be debilitated, 3 suffered from anaemia and 2 from
rickets. Four were referred to the Institute of Ray Therapy and have improved in
health.
There were 5 cases of enuresis, and 1 of phimosis; 1 of night terrors and 1
of nail biting. They all received treatment and 3 were referred to the Institute of
Medical Psychology. One child suffering from rheumatism is undergoing hospital
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 1935.
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 133 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 1935 twelve stillbirths were registered, ten of which were legitimate.
Enquiry as to possible causes was made in nine cases. Three cases were not
traced.
In seven instances the confinement took place in hospital, two in the extern practice of an
institution.
Difficult labour was responsible for three; in one of these there was abnormal presentation
(breech), the others were twins. In three cases there was a history of toxæmia of pregnancy, in
one case no definite reason could be assigned and in two no information was obtainable.