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(g) Pediatric Clinic.— The fortnightly clinic, under the charge
of Dr. Elchon Hinden, Paediatrician to Whipps Cross Hospital,
continued during 1955 and 32 children under five years of age
were seen.
Dr. Hinden's report on the work of this clinic is included in
the Annual Report of the Borough School Medical Officer.
The following details are given in regard to the children under
5 years who attended the clinic during 1955:—
Under 5 years
New cases 32
Total attendances 47
Physical Defects:
Cases seen 30
Referred to Hospital 9
Discharged 3
Psychological Disorders:
(a) Enuresis —
(b) Other 2
Referred to Hospital —
Discharged 1
(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 for convalescence by:—
Under five years
Hospitals 1
Local Health Authority 1
General Practitioners 9
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Classification of Above Cases:—
Under five years
Anaemia, Debility 4
After effects of acute or infectious illness
or operation —
Diseases of:
Ear, Nose and Throat 4
Eyes 2
Other defects 1
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