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Rheumatism and Heart Disease.—The majority of cases of
heart disease discovered during the year did not appear to be
in need of treatment. In certain cases directions regarding the
child's general health were given to the parents.
Bronchitis and Pre-tuberculosis.—Apart from general
instructions to parents and the administration of cod liver oil
and malt it was not possible to do much for this group of ailing
children. Many of the cases would be immensely benefited by
a few months' residence at an open-air school.
Tuberculosis.—Children discovered to be suffering from
active tuberculosis were in all instances referred for advice and
treatment to the Tuberculosis Officer.
Ringworm.—This skin infection is treated at the School
Clinic. Children with ringworm of the scalp are referred for
treatment to a local doctor who is an expert at X-Ray work.
This has already resulted in a diminution of the number of cases
of this condition. During the year 12 children received X-Ray
treatment for ringworm of the scalp.
Impetigo.—This is treated successfully at the School Clinic,
and 194 children suffering from this complaint made 773 attendances
during the year.
Scabies.—Children with scabies are treated at the cleansing
station. During the year 34 children underwent the treatment
there, and attended on 81 occasions. In every case the Health
Department offered to disinfect free of cost the bedding and
bedroom at the house where the child lived.
Enlarged Lymphatic Glands.—The conditions, such as septic
skin troubles, which give rise to enlargements of the glands are
treated at the Clinic.
Mental Deficiency.—Children who can benefit by instruction
in a special non-residential school are sent to the school in
Finehley, which is shared by Finehley, Wood Green and Hornsey.
Other conditions.—One hundred and ten children suffering
from minor injuries made 320 attendances at the Clinic during
the year, and 141 children with other skin diseases came for
treatment on 379 occasions. Altogether during 1923 there were