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of heads and clothing of scholars in the Schools, and the following is a
summary of the findings :—
Total number of examinations 19,352
Number where verminous heads found 945
Number of children with nits 3,858
Number of children with body vermin 36
Number of exclusions 43
Number of prosecutions 0
Part of the duty of this nurse is to effect the necessary cleansings when
home conditions, as, for example, an invalid mother, are unsatisfactory.
5b MINOR AILMENTS.—The majority of these come under skin and
external eye affections, and are referred to later under Sections 5e and 5f.
5c. TONSILS AND ADENOIDS.—329 children, or nearly 10 per cent.
of the routine inspections, were found to be suffering from enlarged tonsils
or adenoids, or from both. 62 of these, or just under 2 per cent. of the
whole, were advised to secure operative treatment. The remainder were kept
under observation. Among the " specials," 67 cases were found, of which
63 were advised to secure further treatment.
5d. TUBERCULOSIS.—There was no definite case of pulmonary
tuberculosis detected during routine inspection, but two doubtful cases were
advised to secure treatment. Among the special cases, 10 were diagnosed
as suffering from the complaint, whilst 24 had doubtful symptoms and signs.
The six cases of non-pulmonary tuberculosis met with during the year
included one of the glands, two of the spine and two of the hip.
5e. SKIN DISEASES.—During routine inspection were found 2
cases of ringworm of the head and 36 cases of impetigo. The special cases
include 69 cases of ringworm of the head, 60 of ringworm of the body, 52
cases of scabies, and 412 cases of impetigo. The other skin diseases
enumerated include the non-contagious affections such as eczema, the
ervthemata, chilblains, etc.
5f. EXTERNAL EYE DISEASE.—The majority of these cases are
inflammatory affections of the lids. Two cases of keratitis and 10 of corneal
ulcer were met with during the year.
5g. DEFECTS OF VISION AND SQUINT.—Of the 2,190 leavers and
intermediate age group, 95 children were found to be suffering from
defective vision requiring remedial treatment, whilst 98 children were kept