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Wembley 1943

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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history, the aims of the movement, the institution
of special Clinics in this country, the type of
problems dealt with and methods of dealing with
them.
Child guidance may be defined as a
specialised investigation of those causes which
disturb normal mental stability and social
adjustment in children, and the application of
suitable methods of prevention and treatment.
Children referred to these Clinics are not
congenitally nor incurably abnormal; they should
be those who can be helped to adjust themselves to
the community in which they live.
One child was referred in 1943.
Dental Clinic. See Page 19

Artificial Sunlight and Massage Treatment.

Number referred by Medical Officers 117 (under 1 year 12, over 1 year 105)
Reasons for Treatment
Rickets40
Anaemia2
Delayed dentition21
Recurrent bronchitis4
Debili ty39
General hypotonia5
Bowed legs4
Knock knees2
Total117

12.