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(c) Tonsils and Adenoids.—Seven cases were operated on
under the arrangement made by the Education Committee with the
Connaught Hospital.
(d) Ophthalmic Defects and Minor Ailments.—Children are
given treatment either at the School Clinics or by special appointment.
(e) Sunlight.—No infants were referred for sunlight treatment
during 1939.
(f) Child Guidance.—No case was referred in 1939.
(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 30
Orthopaedic Clinics 70
Rheumatism 1
101
Suffering from:—
Anaemia and Debility 1
Marasmus and Malnutrition 1
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma, etc. 6
Bone Disease (non-T.B.) 57
Congenital Deformities 16
Paralysis 1
After Infection 6
Diseases of:—
Glands (non-T.B.) 1
Ear 4
Nose and Throat 1
Various 7
101
Help Given to Old and New Cases, 1939.
Sent to Special Hospitals and Convalescent Homes *20
Provided with Surgical Boots and Appliances 21
Referred for Visiting and Advice 92
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* Includes 3 admissions to Brookfield Hospital.