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was 205. Further reference to this subject will be found on pages
23, 24, and Table IV. (p. 36).
Tonsils and Adenoids.
Out of 2,318 children examined at the routine inspections, 59
had enlarged tonsils, 23 of which were referred for treatment, 36
being kept under observation.
75 children had adenoids only, of which 34 required treatment,
and 41 were for observation, whilst 48 children had both
enlarged tonsils and adenoids, 23 requiring treatment, and 25
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 12 other children were found to have
enlarged tonsils, 5 adenoids only, whilst 7 suffered from both
conditions.
Tuberculosis.
Out of 2,318 children examined at the routine inspections,
there was one case of suspected pulmonary tuberculosis requiring
to be kept under observation.
There were 3 definite cases of pulmonary tuberculosis found
at the special clinics and 14 were found to be suffering from
suspected pulmonary tuberculosis, whilst 4 children had tubercular
glands, 2 tubercular hip, I tuberculosis of the bones, and I other
form of tuberculosis.
Skin.
At the routine inspections, out of 2,318 children examined, 15
were found to be suffering from skin trouble.
At the special clinics there were 645 children suffering from
various skin complaints, including scabies and impetigo (see Table
II. for analysis of figures), 12 cases of ringworm of scalp and 16
cases of ringworm of body.