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Bingworm.
During the year 77 cases of ringworm have been referred to
the London Hospital for X-ray treatment. This treatment is
much more satisfactory than the treatment by local applications
as previously carried out.
Scabies.
This troublesome complaint has been checked by the frequent
bathing at the Cleansing Station. Five cases were found at
inspections.
Disease of Nose and Throat.
Slight enlargement of tonsils existed in 309 boys, a percentage
of 25.9, and 240 girls, a percentage of 25'2. Greater
enlargement, requiring surgical treatment, existed in 110 boys
and 102 girls. Adenoids are frequently associated with enlarged
tonsils. Arrangements have now been made for treatment to be
carried out at a Hospital, the Committee being responsible for
the cost in necessitous cases.
Deafness.
This existed in 25 boys and 23 girls. This disease was most
frequently associated with discharging ears, adenoids and
enlarged tonsils.
Disease of Heart and Circulation.
Heart affections were present in 82 boys and 68 girls, percentages
of 6.8 in each case.
Disease of the Lungs.
Affections of the lungs were present in 36 boys and 52 girls.
Those who had suspicious physical signs have been referred to
the Tuberculosis Dispensary and kept under observation and
treated on Tuesday afternoons.
Defective Mental Condition.
The number of boys was 106 and girls 83 found below
average intelligence. The special classes at Sandringham Road
and Shrewsbury Road Schools, under teachers specially trained in
the teaching of backward or mentally deficient children, are still
in existence and doing good work, but are insufficient for the