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(f) Ear disease and defective hearing.
The minor ear diseases have been referred for treatment
at the Clinic. Defective hearing is not common in
children, except in those suffering from adenoids, which
when removed effect a cure.
(g) Dental defects.
At his inspections the School Dentist found 2,364
children needing treatment.
(h) Orthopædic and postural defects.
Five cases of rickets, and six of spinal curvature have
been referred for treatment.
From time to time cases such as infantile paralysis,
deformities, and results of accidents are found, and these
are referred to the Orthopaedic Specialist.
(i) Heart disease and rheumatism.
Only one new case of organic heart disease was
discovered this year. Fifteen children were recorded as
suffering from rheumatism in some form and following-up
cards were made out in all cases.
(j) Tuberculosis.
Cases of suspected Tuberculosis are referred to the
Surrey County Council Tuberculosis Officer.
(k) Other defects and diseases.
These consist chiefly of the results of minor injuries,
defective speech, thyroid enlargement, etc.
With regard to defective speech, a survey was made
throughout the Schools during the Autumn term when it
was found that eighteen children suffering from speech
defects were in the opinion of the School Medical Officer
suitable for instruction in a Special Class under a teacher
qualified in speech training.