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Tuberculosis.—No definite case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis was
found and only 3 suspected cases, of which 1 required treatment.
These numbers do not represent the total Tuberculosis incidence
amongst school children, in view of the fact that children are
usually referred to the Tuberculosis Officer for his final diagnosis.
Skin Disease.—A total of 955 cases of Skin Disease was found,
against 910 in 1930.
External Eye Diseases.—Findings under this heading have
been discussed under ''Minor Ailments."
Vision.—454 defects of Vision required treatment, and 25
required observation. The 1930 figures were 553 and 11 respectively.
In addition, there were 51 cases of squint found to require
treatment and 4 requiring observation, against 54 and 4 in 1930.

Dental Defects.—1,126 dental defects were found to require
treatment in 6,265 children inspected by the Medical Officers during
routine inspections. The more complete dental inspections carried
out by the Dental Surgeons showed 13,874 children requiring
treatment out of 24,547 examined, or over 56 per cent., as compared
with 55 per cent. during 1930.
Crippling Defects.—One case of rickets, 2 of spinal curvature
and 16 other deformities required treatment.