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(e) Sunlight.—Four infants were referred for sunlight treatment
during 1938. There was definite improvement recorded in
all of the cases.
(f) Child Guidance.—Arrangements have now been made for
children under five years of age to be referred to the London Child
Guidance Clinic. Two cases were referred in 1938.
(g) Invalid Children's Aid Association.—Miss Lewis, Secretary
to the local branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association,
kindly reports that the following cases of children under five years
of age were dealt with by her Association:—
Referred by:—
Medical men, Hospitals and Dispensaries 40
Orthopaedic Clinics 92
Others 2
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Suffering from:—
Anaemia and Debility 14
Marasmus and Malnutrition 3
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma, etc 8
Bone Disease (non-T.B.) 63
Congenital Deformities 18
Paralysis 6
Hernia 3
After Infection 2
Diseases of:—
Glands (non-T.B.) 2
Ear 4
Nose and Throat 2
Various 9
134
Help Given to Old and New Cases, 1938.
Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes 26
Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances 46
Referred for Visiting and Advice 99
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* Includes 5 admissions to Brookfield Hospital.