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tion. It was noted that many children had had these
growths removed, with great benefit to themselves.
Tuberculosis.
No cases were met with this year, but 7 children
were kept under observation as suspects for several
months, with nothing definite to be discovered. They
are still attending school.
Skin Diseases.
Few cases are to be met with at the time of inspection,
because a child, when found to be suffering from
any skin trouble, is sent direct to the School Clinic,
either by the teachers or by the nurses.
External Eye Diseases.
The same remarks apply to these, only 6 cases being
recorded for the year, although it will be noted that we
have treated many cases at the Clinic.
Vision.
10 per cent. of the children examined were found
to be suffering from defective vision to some degree.
From a total of 209, 169 children were referred to the
Specialist.
Children already supplied with suitable spectacles
are not included in this number.
Ear Diseases.
Only 8 cases of discharge from the middle ear
were met with during the inspections, although many
more have been treated at the Clinic.
Dental Defects.
50 per cent. of the children examined were suffering
from carious teeth, from one tooth upwards. This
high percentage is greatly due to the high number of
younger children who enter the school, already affected
with decayed teeth.