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At the special clinics there were 466 children suffering from
various skin complaints, including scabies and impetigo (see Table
II. for analysis of figures), 15 cases of ringworm of scalp and 16
cases of ringworm of body.
External Eye Disease.
Out of 1,795 children examined at the routine inspections,
17 were found to have minor eye diseases including blepharitis
and conjunctivitis, whilst 10 had a squint.
In addition 61 were found at the special clinics to suffer from
the " minor " eye diseases.
Vision.
Out of 1,795 children examined at the routine inspections,
201 were found to have defective vision, 149 of which were
referred for treatment, 52 being kept under observation.
At the special clinics 22 children were referred for treatment
for defective vision, 10 being kept under observation.
Ear Disease and Hearing.
Out of 1,795 children examined at the routine inspections,
71 were found to be suffering from defective hearing or ear
disease, whilst an additional 111 were discovered at the special
clinics.
Dental Defects.
Out of 1,795 children examined at the routine inspections,
663 had carious teeth and were referred for treatment, whilst 152
had slighter caries and were marked for observation.
At the special clinics a further 74 were discovered, 71 of which
were referred for treatment, while 3 were kept under observation.
Dental inspections, 1,949 children were referred for treatment
out of 2,836 inspected (for further particulars see Table IV.
Group 4).