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40
Born in hospitals outside the District but resident in
Tottenham.
Notified 42
(includes 3 sets of twins)
Died during the first 24 hours 4
Died during the first week 1
Died within the first month 5
Total 10
Number survived at the end of the first month 32
Number alive and thriving at the end of December,
1944 32
Total premature births born at home and in hospitals outside
the district was 97, of which 24 died within the first month of life,
a figure calling for intensified action in the provision made for the
care of the premature child.
GENERAL HOSPITAL TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN
UNDER FIVE YEARS.
Fourteen children were referred to the North Middlesex
Hospital for consultation and treatment of tonsils and adenoids,
where operation was probably required.
Orthopoedio surgical appliances have been supplied to three
children by arrangement with the National Orthopaedic Hospital,
Stanmore, Middlesex.
Convalescent Home Treatment.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association have co-operated with
the department in placing 32 children in convalescent homes for
children under five years of age.
Number of children who stayed for 1—10 weeks 22
Number of children who stayed for 11—20 weeks 7
Number of children who stayed for 21—30 weeks 2
Number of children who stayed for 31—40 weeks 1
Total 32
Of this number one case was free, the other 31 paying varying
amounts weekly towards the cost.