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The diminution in numbers is due to the success that
has been achieved in helping the parents to obtain, for the
infants particularly, operative treatment in hospitals.
(c) Tuberculosis.
All cases of suspected tuberculosis have been referred
to the Surrey County Council Tuberculosis Officer, Dr.
Cameron Renwick, who has given great assistance in his
advice, supervision, and recommendation as to the disposal
and treatment of these children.
(d) Skin Disease.
There has been a marked diminution in the number of
children found suffering from scabies, as during the year
only 4 cases were seen, compared with 9 last year, 19
during 1921, and 44 during 1920.
The prevalence of scabies following the war was undoubtedly
due to demobilised soldiers, suffering from the
disease, returning to their homes and infecting the occupants.
(e) Vision.
During the year 9(5 children were found requiring treatment
for defective vision.
Refraction work was undertaken in October, and all
outstanding cases of visual defect, who had not yet received
treatment at hospital or otherwise, were placed on a waiting
list for attendance at the Ophthalmic Clinic.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
(a) Minor Ailments.
Although only two sessions a week were possible at
the Clinic, the treatment of many minor ailments was undertaken
with success, and under the new scheme, the Clinic
will be open for daily treatment when the schools re-open
in January, 1924.
(b) Tonsils and. Adenoids.
During the year 54 children suffering from enlarged
tonsils and adenoids received operative treatment at the