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Legal proceedings taken under the School Attendance
Bye-Laws :—
Prosecutions were made in the cases of 24 children.
(b) Tonsils and Adenoids.
There were 53 children suffering from enlarged tonsils
and adenoids referred for treatment compared with 75, 49,
and 42, in 1921, 1922 and 1923.
(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.
Only 3 cases of scabies were seen, and this disease
must now, I think, be regarded as a comparatively rare
one in the Borough. The 44 cases occurring during 1920
were a direct result of demobilisation of the Army.
The 31 cases of ringworm affecting the scalp were
about an average number, but the 68 cases of ringworm of
the body and the 145 cases of impetigo both show a considerable
increase, which is more apparent than real, being
no doubt due to the greater facilities afforded by a daily
Clinic, many cases being now brought under our notice and
care, which previously would have escaped inclusion in our
records.
(e) Vision.
During the year 104 children were found requiring
treatment for defective vision, this number being somewhat
higher than the average for the last few years.
(f) Dental Defects.
Dental Inspection was commenced in September by
Mr. H. A. L. Morris, the School Dentist, who states that
out of 287 entrant infants examined, 240, or 84%, were
found to require attention. This large percentage he attributes
to the fact that the great majority had not received
any previous dental treatment.