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Impetigo.—During the year fourteen cases were seen; all
were treated at the clinic.

Scabies.—No cases were seen.

Other Skin Diseases.—One hundred and thirty-three cases
were seen. These consisted chiefly of seborrhea, eczema and
psoriasis.
Eve Diseases.—Two hundred and thirteen cases were treated
at the clinics. These were chiefly conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and
styes. All cases of defective vision were referred to the Ophthalmic
Clinic for treatment.
Ear Diseases.—Sixty-three cases of otitis media were found.
Sixty-one were referred for treatment to the Aural Clinic.
Heart Disease.—Fifty-five children were found to be suffering
from organic heart disease; ten of these were referred for treatment
and the rest were kept under observation. In addition to these,
five cases were seen at Routine Inspection only—making a total of
sixty cases seen during the year. Of these cases, fourteen were
congenital, and eight followed acute infectious diseases. The
remaining thirty-eight cases may be classified as follows:—
Definite rheumatic history 18
Vague pains 5
No history of illness 15
Chorea.—Nine children were found to be suffering from chorea;
one of these was recovering and was kept under observation. All
the rest were referred for treatment to a doctor or hospital.
Crippling Defects.—The following defects were seen at the clinic I
1 case of old tubercular elbow.
3 cases of hemiplegia.
2 cases of congenital multiple exostosis.
6 cases of spinal curvature.
1 case of hammer toe.
5 cases of club foot.
3 cases of old tubercular hip.
7 cases of infantile paralysis.
5 cases of cleft palate and hare lip.
1 case of cleft palate.