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Notice to Parents of Defective Conditions in
Children Requiring Treatment.—From the foregoing
Table, No. 53, it will be noted that 1,691 children medically
inspected were referred for medical or dental treatment.
In all these cases notices were sent to the parents calling
their attention to the defects and advising them to seek
remedial measures. Urgent cases were still further referred
for home visitation with the view of assisting parents to
secure treatment.
Condition of the Children Inspected.—The following
return, Table No. 54, gives details in respect of the condition
of the 5,315 children submitted to routine medical
inspection during the year:—