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54% of the children were found to be in satisfactory health and free from any
defect and there were 12% in whom there was no defect except for carious teeth.
There are only two noteworthy changes from defects found in 1953. Nose and
Throat Conditions referred for treatment or observation have decreased from 116 to 52.
This is probably because there is a better appreciation of the significance of
enlargement of the tonsils. Simple enlargement unaccompanied by other signs or symptoms
is no longer regarded as an indication for treatment.
The number of behaviour difficulties recorded has increased from l04 to 199• This
may be because there is a growing realization, both by parents and staff, that the origin
of later troubles may lie in minor disturbances which arise In pre-school years. Timely
advice can save the parents much anxiety and may prevent the development of serious
maladjustment.
Attendances at all the Child Welfare Sessions (including the Toddlers' Clinics)
are set out below for the period 1950 - 1954. It is interesting to note that the percentage
of children in both the age groups 0-1 and 1 - 5, who have attended the Clinics, is the
highest since 1950.
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