A girl who starved to death after having eight teeth removed had a deep fear of dentists which went unnoticed by authorities, a coroner has said.
Sophie Waller, of St Dennis, Cornwall, died in December 2005 of renal failure caused by starvation and dehydration.
Posts Tagged ‘Starvation’
18 Feb
Dentist fear led girl to starve
12 Feb
Let ‘Em Eat Dirt–Those Not Invited to the Mugabe Party, That Is
February 11, 2009
In case you’re into having a good time with a relentless dictator, here’s Robert Mugabe’s gustatory wish list for his February 21 birthday feast: (Apparently people/corporations are being asked to supply either the raw materials or large outlays of cash.)
2,000 bottles of champagne — Moët & Chandon and ’61 Bollinger
500 bottles of whisky [...]
10 Feb
Girl starved to death after op
Link to Original Article
An eight-year-old girl starved to death at home because she refused to open her mouth after a dental operation, an inquest heard.
Sophie Waller, from St Dennis, Cornwall, was so afraid of dentists she was sent to the Royal Cornwall Hospital to have her milk teeth taken out.
Afterwards, she would not open her [...]
Recent Comments