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Skin.
At the routine inspections, out of 2,022 children examined,
37 were found to be suffering from skin trouble, and 1 with
ringworm of head.
At the special clinics there were 418 children suffering from
various skin complaints, including scabies and impetigo (see Table
II. for analysis of figures), 28 cases of ringworm of scalp and 15
cases of ringworm of body.
External Eye Disease.
Out of 2,022 children examined at the routine inspections,
39 were found to have minor eye diseases including blepharitis
and conjunctivitis, whilst 40 had a squint.
In addition 59 were found at the special clinic to suffer from
the " minor " eye diseases, and 4 had squint.
Vision.
Out of 2,022 children examined at the routine inspections,
267 were found to have defective vision, 165 of which were
referred for treatment, 102 being kept under observation.
At the special clinics 67 children were referred for treatment
for defective vision.
Ear Disease and Hearing.
Out of 2,022 children examined at the routine inspections,
33 were found to be suffering from defective hearing or ear
disease, whilst an additional 82 were discovered at the special
clinics.
Dental Defects.
Out of 2,022 children examined at the routine inspections,
773 had carious teeth and were referred for treatment, whilst 388
had slighter caries and were marked for observation. Over half
of the children thus examined had carious teeth.
At the special clinics a further 107 were discovered and
referred for treatment.