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figures for 1934. In addition, a number of children of varying
ages were presented by the Head Teachers for special medical
examination, being thought by the teachers to be suffering from
some ailment. During 1935, 185 such children (82 boys and 103
girls) were examined. 4,499 re-examinations of children (some
on several occasions) were made at school by the doctors to ascertain
the result of the treatment of defects found in the course of medical
inspection. A total number of 12,167 examinations were made at
the various schools during the year.

Routine medical inspection at the Mossford School, Dr.
Barnardo's Girls' Village Home, was again carried out by my
Department during the year, 315 children being examined, the
treatment of the children being left, as previously, in the hands of
the Home Authorities.
5. Findings of Medical Inspection.—Table II shows the
return of defects found in the course of medical inspections.
(а) Uncleanliness.—At routine medical inspection 175 children
out of a total of 7,483 (or 2.3 per cent.) were found to have nits or
vermin in their hair, while 4 (or .05 per cent.) were found to be fleabitten.
(b) Tonsils and Adenoids.—58 children (or .77 per cent. of
those examined) were found to be suffering from adenoids or from
tonsils so enlarged, or causing such symptoms, that it was considered
necessary to advise the parents to obtain medical advice.
(c) Tuberculosis.—One case of pulmonary tuberculosis was
referred to the Tuberculosis Officer.