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SYNOPSIS OF CASES REFERRED TO EAST HAM I.C.A.A.
BY SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE DURING 1938.
Disease from which the children were suffering:
Anaemia and debility 17
Debility following pneumonia 2
Debility following infectious illnesses 3
Debility following street accident 1
Debility following tonsillectomy 3
Debility following influenza 1
Debility following mastoidectomy 2
Bronchitis and catarrh 4
Malnutrition 1
Anterio-poliomyelitis 3
Heart disease 2
Rheumatism 3
Cervical adenitis 2
Biliousness 1
Blepharitis 1
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Action taken:
Convalescence 40
Surgical Instruments provided 4
I.C.A.A. unable to assist 1
Parents refused treatment offered 1
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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. Six 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 40 children of school age
and for whom the Association has undertaken full financial responsibility.