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Walthamstow 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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gation and treatment. I am grateful to my colleagues, the
Assistant School Medical Officers, for referring the children
to me."
Under 5 years
New cases 17
Total attendances 25
Physical Defects:
(a) Asthma
(b) Heart disease
(c) Other 7
Referred to Hospital 1
Discharged 1
Psychological Disorders:
(a) Enuresis 4
(b) Other
Referred to Hospital 2
Discharged
(h) Invalid Children's Aid Association.—Mrs. Osora, Secretary
to the local branch of the Association, kindly reports that the
following cases of children under five years of age were dealt
with by her Association:—
Children referred by:-
Hospitals 4
School Health Services 2
General Practitioners 3
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Classification of cases: —
Anaemia and debility 1
After-effects of illness 3
Bronchitis or pneumonia 1
Nervous conditions 1
Diseases of the ear, nose and throat 1
Diseases of the skin 1
Various 1
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(i) Convalescence.—During 1952, ten children were sent away
on medical recommendation to convalescent homes. As in previous
years, the arrangements were normally made through the local
branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association.