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SYNOPSIS OF CASES REFERRED TO EAST HAM I.C.A.A.
BY SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE DURING 1937.
Disease from which the children were suffering:
Anaemia and debility 19
Debility following illnesses and operations 11
Bronchitis and bronchial catarrh 3
Asthma 1
Cerebral diaplegia 1
Knock knees 1
Irregular teeth requiring plate 1
Anterior poliomyelitis 1
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Action taken:
Convalescence 31
Surgical Instruments provided 4
Treatment refused by parents 3
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The provision of satisfactory treatment for delicate, debilitated
and physically defective children, who require change of air
and environment, and the regulation and routine of a healthy life,
has been rendered possible, in a large number of cases, by the
keen activity of the Local Branch of the Invalid Children's Aid
Association. Ten children have been sent to Schools of Recovery
through this Association, by arrangement with the Local Education
Authority. In addition, the very courteous co-operation of
the Association, with the Authority's Medical Officers, has secured
open-air and convalescent treatment for 31 children of school age
and for whom the Association has undertaken full financial responsibility.
The School of Recovery cases sent by the Education Committee
through the I.C.A.A. (Headquarters) cost the Authority
£ 18s. 6d. per week per case.
The 31 cases referred from the School Medical Department to
the Local I.C.A.A. received convalescent treatment totalling 244
weeks, at an average cost of 15s. per week per case, or a cost of
£183 for the year.