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It will be seen that the numbers of children requiring treatment, and
the state of nutrition of all the children examined, did not materially differ
between the two sides of the district.
The general physical condition of children under five years of age in
Southall is on the whole satisfactory as the defects found, although apparently
large in number, contain several of a minor degree which are present fortuitously
at the time of examination and are quickly relieved.
Many children were selected during the year for treatment at the
remedial exercise classes where defects of posture and slight deformities are
corrected by specially arranged courses of exercise. Beneficial results are
achieved in early cases and small defects prevented from having serious
debilitating effects in later life.
Treatment is arranged by the department for all defects found, and
parents are very happy to take advantage of the facilities.
The results for the year are shown in the following statistical tables:—