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FINDINGS OF MEDICAL INSPECTION, 1924.
Uncleanliness.
Out of 1,795 children examined at routine medical inspection,
171 were found to have nitty or verminous condition of the head,
whilst 4 were marked for observation for uncleanliness of the
body. 339 children were also seen at the school clinics. The
total number of children excluded on account of nits and vermin
during 1924 was 209. Further reference to this subject will be
found on pages 21, 22 and Table IV.
Tonsils and Adenoids.
Out of 1,795 children examined at the routine inspections,
70 had enlarged tonsils, 18 of which were referred for treatment,
52 being kept under observation.
61 children had adenoids only, of which 22 required treatment,
and 39 were for observation, whilst 34 children had both enlarged
tonsils and adenoids, 18 requiring treatment, and 16 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 19 other children were found to have
enlarged tonsils, 3 adenoids only, whilst 7 suffered from both
conditions.
Tuberculosis.
Out of 1,795 children examined at the routine inspection there
were 2 cases of suspected pulmonary tuberculosis requiring to be
kept under observation.
There were 3 definite cases of pulmonary tuberculosis found
at the special clinics and 30 were found to be suffering from
suspected pulmonary tuberculosis, whilst 2 children had tubercular
glands.
Skin.
At the routine inspections, out of 1,795 children examined,
2 were found to be suffering from skin trouble.