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(h) Orthopcedic and Postural Defects.
At routine inspection two cases of deformities were referred
for observation while at special inspections six cases
were referred for treatment.
(i) Heart Disease and Rheumatism.
Five cases of organic heart disease were found at routine
inspection and three cases at special inspections.
(j) Tuberculosis.
One case of quiescent tuberculosis of the spine and one
case of neck glands were discovered at special inspections.
Both had been adequately treated and were kept under observation.
(k) Other Defects and Diseases.
These form a very miscellaneous group and in all 215
cases were referred for treatment from routine and special
inspections.
Following up.
There are three Health Visitors and School Nurses who
devote approximately two-fifths of their time to school work.
There is a whole-time Clinic Nurse who does the minor ailments
and supervises the Dental Clinic, and there is also a
whole-time and a part-time Dental Attendant. Home visits
are paid by the School Nurses in connection with the treatment
of defects; in connection with uncleanliness cases, and
to arrange for children to go to special schools.
The following is a summary of the work done by the
School Nurses during the year:—
Visits to schools 642
Visits to clinics 381
Home visits 423
1446
Number of examinations of children—
heads, bodies, clothing, etc. 16,730
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