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Defects treated at Minor Ailments Clinics
Defect Number
Athlete's foot 236
Verrucae 1,867
Ringworm: body 9
Impetigo 136
Other skin diseases 425
Eye diseases 570
Ear diseases 209
Miscellaneous, bruises, lacerations, etc. 17,363
The majority of children suffering from verrucae are attended
by their family doctor, but the fact remains that a considerable
number attend the Minor Ailments Clinic for treatment of this
contagious, painful and preventable ailment. Verrucae in children
give concern to parents and teachers as well as School Medical
Officers. On page 297 of the report, reference is made to the
experimental use of a residual fungicidal preparation for floors
which is undergoing trial at one school.
Special Clinics—Attendances in 1965
New Total
Cases Attendances
Audiology 163 365
E.N.T 164 419
Enuresis 85
Special Nutrition 28
Investigation Behaviour Problems 20 1,402
Clinics Rheumatism or
Heart Conditions 9
VISION
It is significant that the majority of visual defects were found
as a result of routine examinations at ages 5 years, 7-8 year, 11-12
years and 15 years. This may signify that selective medical
examination, that is, waiting until symptoms manifest themselves