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(d) Visual defects and external eye disease.
During the year 40 children were found requiring
treatment tor defective vision, and 21 for squint.
(e) Nose and throat defects.
There were 72 children suffering from enlarged tonsils
and adenoids referred for treatment.
(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.
(g) Dental defects.
At his inspections the School Dentist found 2,048
children needing treatment.
(h) Orthopadic and postural defects.
One case of rickets and three 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.
Three new cases of organic heart disease were discovered
this year. Fourteen children were recorded
suffering from rheumatism in some form and followed-up.
(j) Tuberculosis.
Two children were 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.