N. D. Datta Banik

Glycogen storage disease of the liver

A case of Von Gierke’s disease with clinical features and investigations is described. The diagnosis, some theories of causation, and treatment are discussed.

Longitudinal growth pattern of children during pre-school age and its relationship with different socio-economic classes

SummaryThis report deals with the study of longitudinal growth of pre-school children from different socio-economic classes in the urban community of Delhi. The role of socio-economic factors which affect the growth standards of weight, height, circumference of head, chest, arm, calf and pelvic width of these children at different ages from birth up to 5 years is discussed. It is observed that in malnutrition resulting from an adverse effect of poor socio-economic status, all measurements of the body are affected, the height and the head being the least and the weight, the circumferences of the chest, arm and calf the most.

The influence of maternal factors on birth-weight of the newborn

SummaryThe birth weights of 1725 single-born infants have been analysed to determine the effect of maternal age, parity and socio-economic status on birth weight. The relevant literature is reviewed briefly.

Assessment of prematurity of North Indian babies

SummaryThe data on 1470 live birth infants in the urban community of Delhi in the year 1962–1967 are analysed with a view to assess the criteria of prematurity for North Indian babies. The relevant literature is reviewed briefly.

A semi-longitudinal study on physical growth of primary school children in Delhi

SummaryAnthropometric measurements of weight, standing height, sitting height and circumference of head, chest, upper-arm and calf of primary school children (5–10 years) in Delhi are presented. The differences in the growth pattern of boys and girls are brought out. The growth pattern of of children in relation to different socio-economic classes is discussed.

A longitudinal study on physical growth of children of different birth weight groups from birth to 5 years.

SummaryA statistical analysis of the physical growth of 1858 children of different birth weight groups in an urban community of Delhi, during the age period from birth to 5 years, is presented. The relative growth pattern of weight, height, head and chest circumferences is discussed. The literature related to the subject is briefly reviewed.

A study of morbidity pattern, nutritional status and various defects of urban primary school children in Delhi

SummaryThe morbidity pattern, nutritional deficiencies and various defects of the special senses, among 2773 primary school children in an urban community of Delhi are presented. The relevant literature is reviewed briefly and the preventable causes of illness highlighted.

Identical twins with craniosynostosis of the sagittal suture

SummaryA set of monozygous twins with craniosynostosis of the sagittal suture is reported. The zygosity has been determined by similar physical appearance, anthropometric measurements and similar results in extensive blood grouping. It is hoped that this material will be of benefit in future investigations of this disease.

A longitudinal study on protein calorie malnutrition in North Indian pre-school children. Incidence, nature, prevention and control.

SummaryEighty-one cases with marasmic kwashiorkor were found during a longitudinal study of 7493 pre-school children in an urban community at Delhi. It was observed that the major casuative factors for the variation in the clinical features of protein calorie malnutrition between South and North Indian preschool children were the types of weaning diets differing in protein and caloric content. The relationship between malnutrition and infections and infestations is enumerated. The relationship between malnutrition and somatic growth is elucidated. An extensive nutrition education programme for the prevention and control of protein calorie malnutrition among pre-school children with a liaison between the survey teams, M.C.H. clinics and hospitals is discussed.

Growth pattern in children with congenital heart disease.

SummaryGrowth study of 25 acyanotic children with left-to-right shunt and 5 cyanotic children with right-to-left shunt (tetralogy of Fallot) is reported. Data were collected at the time of operation and on followup 4 1/2–12 months later. No significant differences in the two measurements were seen. Weight was more impaired at the time of operation than height. The literature is reviewed.