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approved a scheme in December for carrying out treatment by
Ionization in the case of children attending the Elementary Schools
and available also for children under the age of five. The scheme is
at present awaiting the approval of the Board of Education.
TONSILS AND ADENOIDS.
Tonsils and Adenoids.—One hundred and fifty-nine children
were returned as suffering from one or both of these conditions.
In 71 cases the condition was regarded as in need of treatment at
once, and in 88 cases the condition was to be kept under observation.
Of the 71 referred for treatment, 33 have had operative treatment
under the Committee's scheme—11 at the Beckenham Cottage
Hospital, and 22 at the South Eastern Hospital. In 10 other cases
treatment by operation has been provided by the parents privately
or at a London Hospital. In 7 cases the parents have refused treatment,
5 are awaiting operation, 9 are carrying out a course of
breathing exercises, and 7 cases had not been followed up at the
end of the year.
HEART DISEASE.
(a) Organic.—Seven children, two of whom were found at the
Routine Inspections, are under observation for organic heart disease
In two cases the disease is due to Chorea and in four to acute
Rheumatism.
(b) Functional.—In 27 children the variations of the hearl
from normal was classified as functional.
All the above cases are kept under supervision through the
School Clinic which they attend at intervals.