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External Eye Disease.
Out of 2,042 children examined at the routine inspections,
14 were found to have minor eye diseases including blepharitis
and conjunctivitis, whilst 1 had a squint.
In addition 51 were found at the special clinics to suffer from
the " minor " eye diseases, and 9 had squint.
Vision.
Out of 2,042 children examined at the routine inspections,
140 were found to have defective vision, 118 of which were
referred for treatment, 22 being kept under observation.
At the special clinics 43 children were referred for treatment
for defective vision.
Ear Disease and Hearing.
Out of 2,042 children examined at the routine inspections,
36 were found to be suffering from defective hearing or ear
disease, whilst an additional 116 were discovered at the special
clinics.
Dental Defects.
Out of 2,042 children examined at the routine inspections,
763 had carious teeth and were referred for treatment, whilst 141
had slighter caries and were marked for observation.
At the special clinics a further 104 were discovered and rtfei red
for treatment.
Dental inspections, 3,095 children were referred for treatment
out of 3,835 inspected (for further particulars see Table IV.
Group 4).
Crippling Defects.
Out of 2,042 children examined at the routine inspections,
there were 5 found to be suffering from deformity, including 1
case of rickets and 4 other forms.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Cases of infectious diseases are occasionally met with at routine
inspections or at one of the school clinics. Systematic swabbing
of sore throats and suspicious nasal discharges brings to light
unsuspected diphtheria.