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(b) Tonsils and Adenoids.—876 children (or 19.2 per cent. of
those examined) were found to be suffering either from adenoids
or from tonsils so enlarged, or with such symptoms, that it was
considered necessary to advise the parents to obtain medical
advice.
(c) Tuberculosis.—22 suspected cases of pulmonary tuberculosis
were detected, and these were referred to their own medical
attendant or to the Tuberculosis Dispensary for observation purposes.
(d) Skin Disease.—1 case of Scabies (Itch), 29 of Impetigo,
and 28 cases of other diseases of the skin were discovered at
routine medical inspection.
(e) External Eye Disease.—41 cases of Blepharitis, i.e.,
inflamed eyelids, and 11 cases of Conjunctivitis were discovered.
(f) Vision.—539 children (or 11.8 per cent, of those examined)
were found to be suffering from vision so defective or from such
symptoms as headache, etc., as to require treatment. Further
particulars of these cases will be found on page 125.
93 per cent. of the cases received treatment from the School
Oculist.
(g) Ear Disease and Hearing.—23 children (or .5 per cent. of
those examined) were found to be suffering from defective hearing.
The cause in most of these cases was wax in the ear. 1 child
was found suffering from a discharge from the ear, due to an
old otitis media.
(h) Dental Defects.—354 (or 7.7 per cent. of those examined)
were found to be suffering from teeth so defective as to impair
health. These cases were referred to the School Dentist for treatment.
A more complete inspection of the teeth of the children
is carried out by the Dentist, a summary of the results of which
appears on page 152, Table IV. (Group IV.).
(i) Deformities.—12 children were found to be suffering
from slight spinal curvature, and 67 from other minor deformities
(such as round-shoulders, flat-feet, etc.), which could be corrected
by special physical exercises. These cases were referred to the
Supervising Instructor of Physical Training.