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2 children are' unfit for severe manual work, and for work
causing eye strain or for work requiring acute distant
vision.
1 child is unfit for exposure to bad weather, work in a damp
atmosphere or for work involving prolonged standing, etc.
3 children with three exceptions.
Treatment still required :—
Vision 5
Dental treatment 16
Otorrhoea 1
22
Thus, of the 484 children in the Borough who were
examined on leaving school, " exceptions " were found in 16.5%,
10.9% still required treatment, while one child was classified
under Nutrition " D."
The treatment required was chiefly for minor dental defects
or for changing spectacles. In the majority of cases the
treatment was completed before they actually left school.
(6) There is a system of co-operation with the Welfare
Department of the Chiswick Products Works, with respect to
the Dental Department, the School Dental Surgeon sending all
necessary dental records of employees to the factory when they
are applied for.
(7) The Invalid Children's Aid Association: We much
appreciate the valuable services rendered to us by this Society,
particulars of which will be found under the section describing
the Rheumatism Clinic.
A great deal of very valuable work is done by this Association
in this Borough and is highly appreciated by the School
Medical Service. A representative from the Association attends
all Rheumatism Clinics and a home visitor has been appointed
who follows up all special cases. We would like to emphasise
our indebtedness to this Association.