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Supply op Food and Medicines.
Packets of dried food, cod liver oil, cod liver oil emulsion,
Brestol and Parrish's Food were sold at the centres and were
supplied free in necessitous cases.
Grants of free milk were also made where necessary, applications
for these being considered each month by the Maternity and
Child Welfare Committee.
General Remarks.
The nutrition, clothing and cleanliness of the children continued
to attain a very high standard, and attendance at the centres
was very regular. Children found to be suffering from any pathological
condition were referred to the family doctor or hospital, a
letter giving particulars of the conditions found being sent with the
patient.
Remarks on Pathological Conditions.
No cases of gross rickets were noted, and only a few cases of
mild rickets.
The number of children found to be suffering from dental
caries was 62. In all cases dental treatment was advised, and the
cases were referred to the family dentist, or to the dental clinic or
to hospital.
Enlarged tonsils were found in 47 cases. Treatment was
advised where this was considered necessary.
Arrangements have been made for any orthopaedic cases to
attend for consultation at the Nelson Hospital, and during the year
twelve cases were referred to the orthopsedic surgeon there. Of
the 12 cases referred, 8 actually attended and were treated.
There were 13 ophthalmic cases, and 8 of theso were referred
for treatment to the Royal Westminster Opthalmic Hospital with
very gratifying results.
There were 17 cases of skin disease; 2 of these were treated
at Charing Cross Hospital and 3 at the Belgrave Hospital. Nævi
were found in 12 cases; 3 of these were treated at Charing Cross
Hospital.