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Generl Statement.
The figures in the Table represent defects and not
defective children ; the number of notices to the parents
represent children. More than one defect may be
present in the same child, hence the former number is
greater. When notices are given to the parents, treatment
by a doctor may not be necessary, for the treatment
advised may simply be hygienic or home treatment
which can be given by the parents.
General View of the Facts disclosed on School Medical
Inspection.
A summary of the facts disclosed on School Medical
Inspection is given in Table II. One condition, found
almost entirely amongst the girls, demands some
consideration:—that is, verminous condition of the
head, or pediculosis capitis.
Pediculosis.
Systematic inspections of the heads of the children
in certain schools were carried out by the Senior School
Nurse on three occasions during the year, the first
after the Christmas holidays, the second after the
Easter holidays, the third after the Summer holidays.
The results of her inspections were as follows :
Number of Number found
children examined. with pediculosis
1949 187
1865 180
1875 99
All the children found with pediculosis were submitted
to the School Medical Officer, 108, 108, and 64 children
being excluded respectively on those three occasions.
In addition to those inspected at school by the
School Nurse, 33 other children were sent by the teachers