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In addition to the school children, 59 children under five years
of age were submitted for a first examination by the Surgeon, 128
re-inspections being necessary. The attendance of those requiring
massage numbered 718. Four operations were advised for
children under school age.
(j) Heart Disease.—During the year there were found in
the course of routine and special inspections 27 children suffering
from organic, and 87 from functional disease of the heart.
A record is kept of all children suffering from functional and
organic heart conditions and periodical examinations are made
to ascertain their condition and to give advice as to treatment.
Instructions are given to the parents regarding the care of the
children at home and to the teachers as to their supervision at
school, particularly in reference to the physical exercises and games
which may be indulged in.

Other Payments, from Maternity and Child
Welfare Committee, etc., for treatment given
to children under school age 139 4 10
£374 18 8