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and 241 similar cases were discovered at the school clinics. The
total number of children excluded on account of nits and vermin
during 1929 was 117. Further reference to this subject will be
found on pages 30 and 31, and in Table IV. (p. 42).
Tonsils and Adenoids.
Out of 2,467 children examined at the routine inspections,
320 had enlarged tonsils, 102 of which were referred for treatment,
218 being kept under observation.
63 children had adenoids only, of which 24 required treatment,
and 39 were for observation, whilst 104 children had both
enlarged tonsils and adenoids, 57 requiring treatment, and 47
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 41 other children were found to have
enlarged tonsils, 5 had adenoids only, whilst 21 suffered from
both conditions.
Tuberculosis.
Out of 2,467 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 6 were found to be suffering from
suspected pulmonary tuberculosis, whilst 2 children had tubercular
glands, 1 tuberculosis of the bones, and 1 other form of tuberculosis.
Skin.
At the routine inspections, out of 2,467 children examined, 28
were found to be suffering from skin trouble.
At the special clinics there were 771 children suffering from
various skin complaints, including scabies and impetigo (see Table
II. for analysis of figures). 7 cases of ringworm of scalp and 14
cases of ringworm of body were also seen.