School Nurses, Clinics Struggle to Serve Influx of N.O. Students HEALTH CONDITION LIST
Posted on: Monday, 19 September 2005, 18:00 CDT
Here is a list of the health conditions identified as of Friday by the East Baton Rouge school system among the thousands of new students who have enrolled thanks to Hurricane Katrina.
Asthma 180
ADHD / ADD 77
Cerebral Palsy 2
Crohn's disease 2
Seizure Disorder 15
Stroke 1
Frequent Nosebleeds 3
Heart Concerns 4
Hypertension 1
Migraine Headache 2
Epi-Pen Administration (for life- threatening allergy reactions ) 3
Life Threatening Allergies (foods and insect bites & stings) 3
Kidney Disease 1
Diabetes 8
Liver Transplant 1
Sickle Cell Disease 2
Orthopedic Impairments 4
Seasonal Allergies 5
Eczema 5
Source: Health Care Centers in Schools
Source: Advocate; Baton Rouge, La.
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