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External Eye Disease.
Out of 2,613 children examined at the routine inspections,
24 were found to have minor eye diseases including blepharitis and
conjunctivitis, whilst 5 had a squint.
In addition 57 were found at the special clinics to suffer from
the "minor" eye diseases, whilst 2 had squint.
Vision.
Out of 2,613 children examined at the routine inspections,
358 were found to have defective vision, 196 of which were referred
for treatment, 162 being kept under observation.
At the special clinics 49 children were referred for treatment
for defective vision, 4 being kept under observation.
Ear Disease and Hearing.
Out of 2,613 children examined at the routine inspections,
83 were found to be suffering from defective hearing or ear disease,
whilst an additional 130 were discovered at the special clinics.
Dental Defects.
Out of 2,613 children examined at the routine inspections
811 had carious teeth and were referred for treatment, whilst 16
had slighter caries and were marked for observation.
At the special clinics a further 88 were discovered, 87 of which
were referred for treatment, while one was kept under observation.
Dental inspections, 2,183 children were referred for treatment
out of 3,567 inspected (for further particulars see Table IV.,
Group 4).
Deformity.
Out of 2,613 children examined at the routine inspections,
there were five found to be suffering from spinal curvature and one
from other forms of deformity. At the special clinics none were
found to be suffering from rickets, but seven other forms of
deformity, and one case of spinal curvature were referred for treatment,
whilst seven other forms of deformity, two cases of rickets,
and three of spinal curvature were kept under observation.
Physique and Nutrition.
During the year, Dr. Roberts, who is responsible far the
routine medical inspection has taken especial note of the height