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(2) J.T.P. (M.), born 22.2.21, admitted 19.2.23. Family history of tuberculosis.
Child on admission at two years old was thin and starved looking and
suffered from severe rachitic bowing of the legs. He received sunlight and dental
treatment and was given cod liver oil at school. At six years old he was of fair
nutrition and colour and muscular tone were satisfactory. The deformity of the legs
was greatly improved.
(3) T.F. (M.), born 21.6.18, admitted 30.8.21. On admission at three years
old child was considerably under weight, had dental caries and suffer 3d from
muscular weakness of the heart, being subject to fits of extreme pallor. Dental
treatment was obtained and he rapidly improved. On leaving the nursery school
the heart was normal and weight above the average.
(4) R.E. (F.), born 10.12.17, admitted 5.20. The youngest of twelve children
Father and sister died of pulmonary tuberculosis. A brother and two sisters have
different forms of tuberculosis. On admission at 21/2 years child was extremely
delicate. Suffered from enlarged tonsils which were operated upon and otorrhoea
which was successfully treated at the clinic. Whilst at the nursery school she was
also treated for defective vision. At five years old she was a sturdy and well-built
child, decidedly above the average weight.
(5) C.R. (M.), born 23.4.21, admitted 23.4.23. A bad home. Mother
goes out to work and father drinks. Before admission to the nursery school the
child lay on his back all day in an empty house, a neighbour bringing him a bottle
twice a day. At two years old he was thin and badly nourished and unable to walk
owing to marked rickets. He was given cod liver oil at school and in nine months
he had gained two kilos in weight. For many weeks he received at the clinic treatment
for impetigo which recurred at every holiday. Dental treatment also was
received. At four years old the father removed him to an elementary school. He
was then of fair nutrition and walked well.
(6) J.O. (M.), born 6.11.20, admitted 4.23. On admission child had bad
otorrhoea which had commenced in infancy. For this he was referred to the
Council's ear specialist who treated him by ionisation. The condition was cured,
and at five years old he was in excellent health. Dental treatment also was obtained
from the nursery school.
(7) D.C. (F.), born 7.9.20, admitted 14.1.24. On admission at 21/3rd years
child was pale and had poor peripheral circulation. She suffered from enlarged
tonsils and infantile paralysis of the right leg which she dragged on walking. She
has had regular treatment at hospital for the paralysis and now walks well. Her
tonsils have been operated upon and her general condition is good.
(8) L.L. (F.), born 15.6.20, admitted 11.23. On admission at 31/3 years old
child had rachitic deformity of the legs, bronchial and nasal catarrh, and she
suffered from diabetes. She was kept under regular hospital treatment for diabetes
and dental treatment was given at the clinic. The catarrhal conditions ceased,
her rachitic deformities considerably improved, and at six years old she was a tall
and well-nourished child.
(9) M.R. (F.), born 14.6.21, admitted 17.9.23. Belongs to a delicate family.
Father died of tuberculosis and brother is at an open-air school. Home conditions
are bad. On admission at 21/4 years old child had rachitic deformity of the chest
and distended abdomen. She was given cod liver oil at school and sent to a clinic
for heliotherapy. Although still delicate she had considerably improved at six
years old.
(10) L.W. (F.), born 11.6.21, admitted 20.6.23. On admission at two years
old child had bad rickets of the legs, sores on the skin and otorrhoea. Dental and
aural treatment were obtained at the clinic. At six years old she was free from
otorrhoea and the rachitic deformities had practically disappeared. She was then a
fine child, well-nourished and of good colour.