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Defects found (requiring observation and advice):—
Heart Disease: 2 cases.
Chorea (incipient): 1 case.
Old Congenital Dislocation of Hip: 1 case.
Round Shoulders: 1 case.
Dental treatment necessary in 6 cases.
Nutrition:—
Above average, 25%.
Average, 55%.
Below average, 20%.
Re-inspections of those found Defective at ,1935 Inspection:—
2 Cases only remained at School.
Defective Vision: 1 case; glasses satisfactory.
Warts (forehead): 1 case; treated at Clinic and cured
Other cases found defective were "followed up" by home
visits. All had received attention.
All children inspected at the Day Continuation Schools were
clean, but it was felt that the number of children whose nutrition
was "below average" was too high. Postural defects and
Flaccid Musculature was a prominent feature, and one
cannot stress too strongly the necessity for increased physical
training, including rhythmical exercises for girls of this age.
Many of them are undoubtedly suffering from lack of sleep,
and complain that they are "too tired" during the day to take
part in the physical exercise required.
The Principal takes a keen interest in the examinations, and
affords every facility for the smooth conduct of same.
LISTER INSTITUTE.
The following particulars relate to the examination of the
pupils at the Lister Day Continuation School by Dr. West.
All the boys attending this School were medically examined
during the year 1936. Particulars relating to the examination are
as follows:—
Number examined: 46. Defects:
Defective Vision, 8.
Skin condition, 1.
Other defects, 2.
Arrangements were made for the cases to be followed up
where necessary and opportunities given for treatment of the
minor ailments at the School Clinic.
The standard of health and physique of the pupils was satisfactory
and personal hygiene good.
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