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Of the 3,514 children examined at the routine inspections,
307 or 8.7 per cent. were found to require treatment for one or
more defective conditions other than defective teeth or verminous
condition.
NUTRITION.
The state of nutrition of the children examined at routine
medical inspection is shown in Table II. The classification is in
accordance with the suggestions of the Board of Education as set
out in Administrative Memorandum No. 125 of 1935. Of 'the
3,514 school children examined 7.3 per cent. were classified as of
excellent nutrition, 89.3 of normal nutrition and 3.4 slightly subnormal.
The School Nurses continued to visit the schools at monthly
intervals to survey the children and to enquire from the Headteachers
whether there were any children whose condition was not
entirely satisfactory. Appointments were made where necessary
for selected children to be seen at the Health Centres by the Medical
Officers.
UNCLEANLINESS.
Cleanliness surveys were made, as usual, on three occasions
during the year and additional visits were paid at the Headteachers'
request where the usual standard of cleanliness was not
being maintained.