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DISEASES AND DEFECTS OF EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
A Specialist Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant attends weekly at Central Clinic.
Pupils known to have been treated
Received operative treatment
(a) for diseases of the ear 17
(b) for adenoids and chronic tonsillitis 154
(c) for other nose and throat conditions 10
Received other forms of treatment 247
Total number of pupils in schools who are known to have been provided with hearing
aids:–
(a) in 1972 17
(b) in previous years 78
ORTHOPAEDIC AND POSTURAL DEFECTS
An Orthopadic Consultant attends monthly at Leys Clinic where a whole–time
physiotherapist is also in attendance.
Pupils known to have been treated
(a) at clinics or out–patient departments 242
(b) at school for postural defects 4
EYE DISEASES, DEFECTIVE VISION AND SQUINT
Ophthalmic Specialists of the Regional Hospital Board attended weekly at Central,
Porters Avenue and Becontree Avenue Clinics.
Pupils known to have been treated
(a) External eye diseases and other (excluding errors
of refraction and squint) 25
(b) Errors of refraction (including squint) 929
(c) Number of pupils for whom spectacles were prescribed. 723
DISEASES OF THE SKIN
(excluding uncleanliness)
Pupils known to have been treated
Ringworm:
(a) scalp 3
(b) body 7
Scabies 5
Impetigo 21
Other (plantar warts, etc.) 745
781