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The number of school children inspected under the three age
groups, exclusive of "specials," was 1931, while re-inspections
numbered 899, of which number 417 or 46.38 were found to have
received treatment.
Although 80 to 90 per cent. of children are born healthy,
school entrants were found on examination defective to the extent
of 34.54 per cent., a circumstance attributable in my opinion in
some measure to the still unsatisfactory housing conditions experienced
by a large number of the growing population, for whom
the curative measures of the School Medical Service now afford
the surest hope of building up a stronger and healthier race of men
and women.
On the whole I am satisfied with the progress made, and tender
my thanks and appreciation for your continued confidence and
support.
I am, Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen.
Your obedient servant,
KERR SIMPSON,
Medical Officer of Health and
School Medical Officer.