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dren with some heart abnormality were put down tor
observation, but many of these children have probably
quite healthy hearts.
(1) Anæmia.
26 cases were referred for treatment. 14 showed
definite improvement. None were serious cases.
(m) Lungs (not including Tuberculosis).
5 cases were referred for treatment. 4 of these
were cured and 1 improved.
(n) Mental Defects.
3 cases of mental deficiency (Feeble-minded,
educable) were reported to the Committee during the
year. These children are still attending ordinary
schools. One child who had previously been reported
as feeble-minded and crippled was sent to an Institution
by the County Council as no school could be found
which would admit her.
One imbecile and 2 idiots were notified to the
County Council under the Mental Deficeincy Act, 1913.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Following on 2 years of rather high prevalence, 1923 was
a very fortunate year as regards infectious diseases. There
was no epidemic of Scarlet Fever or Diphtheria; 18 cases of
Scarlet Fever and 45 cases of Diphtheria occurred. They
were fairly evenly distributed over the year and no school was
specially affected.
A considerable number of cases of Measles, Whooping
Cough and Chicken Pox occurred in the Spring but there was
no extensive epidemic and during the rest of the year the
scholars were remarkably free from these diseases.
FOLLOWING UP.
When children are found to be suffering from defects
their parents are informed, and advised to consult their own
doctors. The school nurses visit the homes to see if this has