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101
GIRLS.

Total number of girls inspected 3231
The present school dental service is not coping with the situation.
Apathy on the part of the parents is still widespread. Skilled private
dental treatment is expensive, and parents living in the outlying
districts of the Borough do not find it convenient to make use of the
facilities at the Town Hall. In previous reports the necessity for
establishing subsidiary centres has been emphasised.
Affections of the Heart.
122 Children, or 1.8 per cent., were found to have permanently
damaged hearts, caused in many cases by attacks of acute or sub-acute
rheumatism. 195 children, or 2.8 per cent., had temporary and mild
heart affections associated with anaemia or slight debility.
When such conditions are discovered teachers are at once advised
to modify or suspend the physical side of the child's education.
278 children, or 4.1 per cent., suffered from anaemia.
Affections of the Lung were found in 219 children, or 3.2 per cent.
Most were suffering from bronchitis or mild forms of bronchial catarrh.
Tuberculosis.
84 Children, or 1 2 per cent., were found to be suffering from
tuberculosis infection in one or other of its manifestations.
Of these, 10 children were suffering from tuberculosis of the lungs
whilst 65 were suspected of having the disease in the lungs in an early
stage.
46 Children had tuberculous glands, 1 had tuberculosis of the
spinal column, 1 had tuberculous infection of the hip joint and 3 of
other bones and joints, 3 had tuberculosis of the skin, and 11 had the
disease in other forms. All cases, both actual and suspected, were
referred to the Clinical Tuberculosis Officer for treatment or disposal.