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Dental Diseases.—At the routine inspection out of 2,506
children examined 2,329 were found to have good teeth, 136 tc
have less than four bad teeth, and 41 to have more than four
bad teeth. The School Dental Surgeons in their careful
examination of children in the schools found that out of 6,091
children examined no less than 4,095 needed treatment.
Rheumatism and Heart Disease.— Out of the 2,506 children
examined 4 were found to be suffering from organic lesions of
the heart, the sequel in the majority of cases to a previous
attack of rheumatism or rheumatic fever. In addition to the
above 27 children were found who had some functional heart
condition, and 9 were ansemic..
Bronchitis and Pre-tuberculous conditions of the Lungs.—
At the routine inspection, out of 2,506 children examined 17
were found to be suffering from bronchitis or from pre-tuberculous
lung conditions. Chronic; bronchitis in children is of grave
significance, and the most satisfactory method of treatment is
that of sending the child to an open-air school or to a convalescent
home.
Tuberculosis.-—Out of 2,506 children examined none were
found to be suffering from definite pulmonary tuberculosis, but
14 others showed signs pointing to early stages of this disease
Ringworm.—During the year under review 24 children were
found who were suffering from ringworm of the scalp and 24
who had ringworm of the skin.
Impetigo or Infectious Sores.—During the year 131 children
were discovered who were suffering from impetigo.
Scabies or the Itch. — During the year 11 children were
found to be suffering from this irritating condition.
Enlarged Lymphatic Glands. — Out of 2,506 children
examined 64 were found to have enlargement of the lymphatic
glands. In the majority of instances these enlargements were
secondary to decayed teeth or to inflamed tonsils or to some
other septic condition. In a few cases the enlargement was
tuberculous in nature.