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will also ensure better results, as the conditions there are such
that a really satisfactory examination can be made owing to the
absence of noise.
FINDINGS OF MEDICAL INSPECTION, 1921.
Uncleanliness.
Out of 2,022 children examined at routine medical inspection,
78 were excluded on account of nitty or verminous conditions,
whilst 71 were marked to be kept under observation. Apart from
these cases other 297 were seen at the school clinics and were
referred for treatment, and 27 were kept under observation.
Further reference to this subject will be found on page 19.
Tonsils and Adenoids.
Out of 2,022 children examined at the routine inspections,
339 had enlarged tonsils, 60 of which were referred for treatment,
279 being kept under observation.
58 children had adenoids only, of which 23 required treatment,
and 35 were for observation, whilst 70 children had both enlarged
tonsils and adenoids, 30 requiring treatment, and 40 observation.
In many cases children marked for observation would probably
require operative treatment, but only very well marked cases were
referred for treatment on a first inspection, as the condition often
clears up with removal of carious teeth and a general improvement
in the hygiene of nose and mouth.
At the special clinics, 42 other children were found to have
enlarged tonsils, 7 adenoids only, whilst 12 suffered from both
conditions.
Tuberculosis.
Out of 2,022 children examined at the routine inspection there
were 5 cases of suspected pulmonary tuberculosis requiring to be
kept under observation.
At the special clinics, 2 were found to be suffering from
pulmonary tuberculosis, and 16 from suspected pulmonary tuberculosis,
whilst 3 children had tubercular glands.