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whilst 130 were marked for observation. Apart from these cases
other 377 were seen at the school clinics and were excluded, and
215 were kept under observation.
Further reference to this subject will be found on page 31.
Tonsils and Adenoids.
Out of 2,012 children examined at the routine inspections,
57 had enlarged tonsils, 16 of which were referred for treatment,
41 being kept under observation.
40 children had adenoids only, of which 22 required treatment,
and 18 were for observation, whilst 23 children bad both enlarged
tonsils and adenoids, 12 requiring treatment, and 11 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 general improvement
in the hygiene of the nose and mouth.
At the special clinics 18 other children were found to have
enlarged tonsils, 1 adenoids only, whilst 3 suffered from both
conditions.
Tuberculosis.
Out of 2,012 children examined at the routine inspection there
were 4 cases of suspected pulmonary tuberculosis requiring to be
kept under observation.
At the special clinics, 27 were found to be suffering from
suspected pulmonary tuberculosis, whilst 2 children had tubercular
glands.
Skin.
At the routine inspections, out of 2,042 children examined,
2 were found to be suffering from skin trouble.
At the special clinics there were 509 children suffering from
various skin complaints, including scabies and impetigo (see Table
II- for analysis of figures), 27 cases of ringworm of scalp and 26
cases of ringworm of body.