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Miscellaneous. 137
lories in Ealing, and those that exist are small in character
and do not employ young persons to any extent.
Findings of the School Medical Service as regards the
physical conditions of Employed Children and Young
Persons.—It is only since the passing of the bye-laws
in October, 1920, that particular medical examination
of all employed children and young persons engaged in
street trading has been carried out, and a sufficent
amount of material has not been available on which to
base a general expression of opinion, but it may be stated
that since the examinations began, no child has been
found to be adversely affected by the nature or extent
of his employment.
Special Enquiries
A special enquiry was carried out during the year
regarding the extent and nature of the crippling of
school children, a report on which has been already
given when considering Crippling Defects.
Enquiries are being made regarding the effects of
operation and non-operation on enlarged tonsils, and
on the extent and nature of heart disease among school
children, but these are not yet complete.
Miscellaneous.
Under this heading it seems desirable to record all
the examinations made at the Inspection Clinic. At
the Inspection Clinic are examined all children specially
referred by the Head-teachers, School Attendance
Officers or Education Committee, and also teachers newly
appointed by the various Education Sub-Committees
or School Managers.
Each morning of the week, at 10 o'clock, children
may be referred for medical examination. The children
are usually those suspected of having verminous heads