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Thirty-nine cases were investigated for economic status:—
Under £4 per week—13 No. with rheumatism—7
Under £5 per week—29 No. with rheumatism—17
Over £5 per week—10 No. with rheumatism—8
The question of tonsilar infection did not seem to have any
significance in this series:—
The tonsils had been removed in 9 cases.
Tonsils enlarged and probably infected in 3 cases.
Treatment of Cases.—
School for Physically handicapped children 3
Convalescence 12
Admitted to Hospital at Clinic's request 3
Ultra-Violet Light treatment 3
Medicinal treatment 10
Referred to Sanitary Inspector 3
Cod Liver Oil and Malt or Iron 22
Referred to Dentist 3
Referred to Orthopaedic Clinic 1
Referred to E.N.T. Department 1
Referred to T. B. Officer 1
22 children were having school dinners.
27 children were having school milk.
Five cases were notified from outside the service, and will be
followed up as early as possible:—
Four with chorea, two of whom had active carditis; one
is being treated by private doctor, and three have been referred
for admission to special heart hospitals.
One heart case which has been referred for convalescence by
the hospital and the clinic.
Sixteen cases of rheumatic disease are already in attendance at
the School for physically handicapped children in Vale Road,
Tottenham.