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for their second examination, viz., those between the ages of seven
and eight years, together with those who have entered since our last
visit, have been examined.
The following is a summary under the three headings of the
conditions found by Dr. Kirkhope in his examinations of the
children:—(1) Children entering school for the first time; (2)
Children who have matured for their second inspection (seven to
eight years of age); (3) Children who are due to leave school.
The total number examined under all three headings was 5,036.
CHILDREN ENTERING SCHOOL FOR
FIRST TIME.
Total, 1637:—Boys, 841 ; Girls, 796.
Boys:
Age.
757
841
1,637
5-6 =
6-7 =
84
Girls:
5-6 =
689
796
6-7 =
107
Average
Age.
Children
in
Family.
Tuberculosis
in
Family.
Measles.
Whooping
Cough.
Chicken
Pox.
Scarlet
Fever.
Diphtheria.
Boys:
5-6
55/12
41
28
486
338
243
56
18
6-7
64/12
3.7
4
54
43
26
11
1
Girls:
5-6
55/12
4.0
17
467
322
220
61
20
6-7
64/12
4.3
4
70
53
31
5
1
In addition to the above, the past history of the following
illnesses occurred with the noted frequency:—
Boys.—Pneumonia or Pleurisy, 37; Ringworm, 2; Operations
for Tonsils or Adenoids, 40; Ptomaine Poisoning, 1; Eczema, 4 ;