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Classification of coses -
Tubercular glands 2
Anaemia and debility 8
After infectious illness19
" acute illness 4
Marasmus and malnutrition 6
Rheumatism, Chorea and Heart 20
Heart (Congenital) 1
Diseases of lungs (Non T.B.)
(a) Bronchitis, Pneumonia etc16
(b) Asthma 2
Glands ;(non-tubercular. ) 3
Diseases of bones (Non T.B.)100
Diseases of digestive organs 1
Paralysis 3
Nervous conditions12
Congenital deformities 37
Accidents 5
Air raids 6
Hernia 1
Diseases of skin 1
" " Ear 2
" " Nose and throat 2
Help given to old and new cases (all ages) -
Referred for visiting and advice 74
Sent to Special Hospitals and convalescent homes 106
Extension from previous years 33
Provided with surgical boots and appliances 52
massage and exercises 9
Average length of stay in convalescent home 13 3/7 weeks
Children sent away from Rhaumatism clinic 13
Clothes 19
(b) National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children -
The following is a summary of the work done in 'althamstow during
1942 :-
Nature of Offence
How
dealt with
Neglect
16
21
Advice sought
3
Advised.
4
Ill-treatment
3
Other wrongs
3
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Total
25
25
Number of children dealt with over 5 years of age, Boys 2?
Girls 16. Number of children under 5 years of age 16.
60 supervisory visits were made during the year, and 70
miscellaneous visits were made.
(c) Central Boot Fund Committee The Honorary Secretary Mr. A.J
Blackhall has very kindly sent the fallowing account of the work
of the boot fund during 1942
''During the 12 months ended 31st December 1942, 415 pairs
of boots have been distributed at an approximate cost of £230."
12. BLIND, DEAF, DEFECTIVE
AMD EPILEPTIC CHILDREN
(1) Blind School - The following table shows the classification
of children attending the school at the end of 1942
14