Proceedings of conference on rheumatic fever : Washington, D.C., October 5-7, 1943.

  • Conference on Rheumatic Fever (1943 : Washington, D.C.)
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1945
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    Proceedings of Conference on Rheumatic Fever Martha M. Eliot, M. D., Associate Chief Children’s Bureau, United States Department of Labor, Presiding TUESDAY, OcTOBER 5, 1943—MornINc SESSION OPENING REMARKS [Dr. Eliot called the meeting to order in Miss Lenroot’s absence and welcomed the assembly. The meeting was then turned over to Dr. Van Horn.] Dr. Van Horn. The agenda for this conference were prepared at the sugges- tion of the various State agencies. Dr. Betty Huse of the Children’s Bureau staff corresponded at some length with many of you and got suggestions regarding things you wanted to discuss. We have tried to group these together, although we know we haven't covered all of them. Almost everyone seems to be interested in rheumatic fever, and the response we have had has been very gratifying. Iam quite sure it is no military secret that rheumatic fever is a menace not only to the civilian population but to the armed forces as well. We are extremely fortunate in having with us this morning several representatives from various branches of the military service. Colonel Rowntree has told me that it will be necessary for him to leave in a little while, so we have asked him to start off our session this morning. NEW INFORMATION ON THE INCIDENCE OF RHEUMATIC FEVER Selective-Service Findings Coronet Rowntree. The Selective Service appreciates the opportunity of meeting with you this morning and discussing the subject of the incidence of rheumatic fever and of rheumatic heart disease encountered in the examination of the registrants for the armed services during the past 3 years. Registrants with acute, recurrent, or chronic rheumatic fever, or with rheu- matic heart disease, are not acceptable for service in the fighting forces and are, therefore, classified as IV-F. During peacetime most of the registrants rejected