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Tonsils and Adenoids.
Some 600 cases were found to be in need of treatment, 421
of which obtained it.
Tuberculosis.
Only four cases of definite Pulmonary Tuberculosis were
found during the course of medical inspection, and 65 suspected
cases. These were all referred to the Tuberculosis Officer, who
advised as to their fitness to attend school and otherwise appropriately
dealt with them.
Four cases of tubercular glands, one hip and two other cases,
were detected.
Skin Disease.
Ringworm of scalp.—Twenty-five cases were found at medical
inspection, and 54 cases of ringworm of the body.
Scabies.—Twenty-eight cases of Scabies were found.
Impetigo.—Four hundred and twelve cases.
Other Diseases (Non T. B.).—Two hundred and seventy-four.
External Eye Disease.
Blepharitis.—Sixty-seven cases.
Conjunctivitis.— Forty-two cases.
Keratitis.—One case.
Defective Vision.—Three hundred and thirty-one cases.
Ear Disease and Hearing.
Defective Hearing.—Twenty-two cases.
Otitis Media.—Twenty-seven cases.
Other Ear Diseases.—Ninety-two cases.
Dental Diseases.
Two hundred and eighteen cases.
Crippling Defects.
Rickets.—Nineteen cases.
Spmai Curvature.—Six cases.
Other Forms.—Fifteen cases.
Infectious Disease.
In addition to the notifications received by the School Medical
Officer in his capacity of Medical Officer of Health, a return of the
absentees from school is sent to the School Medical Officer each
week by the Head Teachers. From these sources of information