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numbered 361. In addition, 56 cases of enlarged tonsils, 5 of
adenoids, 29 of enlarged tonsils and adenoids and 5 of other conditions
requiring treatment, and 30 cases of similar diseases of
the nose and throat requiring to be kept under observation, were
found as a result of special inspection.
(d) Tuberculosis.—Three suspected cases of pulmonary
tuberculosis needing to be kept under observation were found at
routine medical inspection. In addition, eight others, to be kept
under observation, were discovered on special examination. Two
cases of suspected glandular tuberculosis were also found.
(e) Diseases of the Skin.—At the routine inspection there
were found ten cases of impetigo, one of scabies and seven of other
conditions of the skin. The cases met with at non-routine examinations,
for which they had been specially referred, were as
follows:—
Ringworm of Head 13
Ringworm of Body 15
Scabies 13
Impetigo 340
Other Skin Conditions 78
Total 459
(f) External Eye Disease.— Twenty cases of blepharitis,
four of conjunctivitis, 23 of squint and two of other conditions of
the eyes were observed at routine medical inspection ; and 31
cases of blepharitis, 30 of conjunctivitis, 14 of squint and 41 of
other conditions were found in children referred for special examinations.
Of these cases 151 were advised treatment and 14 were
recommended to be kept under observation.
(g) Defective Vision.—During routine inspection 273 children
were found with defective vision and referred for examination by
an Oculist. As a result of special inspection 85 were also referred
to an Oculist.