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The number of consultations at the Inspection Clinic during
1913 was 5,626; this was 2,136 in excess of the number in 1912.
This number includes cases that were subsequently referred to
the Ophthalmic Surgeon for more detailed examination, but does
not include cases seen by the Dentist.
It is thus seen that judged merely by the number of consultations
the Inspection Clinic is not losing in popularity. Probably
no part of the work of medical inspection of school children has
been more useful. It is, however, impossible to show in statistics
all that has been done in the way of advice.
On the next page will be found a detailed list of the various
affections for which children were sent to the Clinic. The total
number, 5,626, does not represent that many cases. It has
happened that the same case has been seen at intervals of a fewdays
for a week or more.
The number of throat cases shows a great increase on the
previous year's experience. The same statement applies to cases
of Impetigo Contagiosa and cases sent forward by the Divisional
Committees.
I should like to draw attention to the number of cases met
with of infectious diseases. During 1913 there were 171 seen at
the Clinic, as compared with 130 in 1912. This aspect of the
Clinic is of prime importance, for apart from the value accruing
to the individual of an early diagnosis, especially in the case of
Diphtheria, there is the effect of lessening the danger of spread
of infection in the school and in the community at large.
TREATMENT CLINIC.
On table inset facing page 112 and on table on page 112,
will be found records showing the common affections for which
treatment was provided and the number of treatments afforded.
During 1913 the Clinic was open for treatment each week-day
except Saturday and throughout the holidays.
The total number of treatments given for the year was 183 in
excess of 1912. The increase was mainly in respect of Ringworm
and Discharging Ears.