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(c) Tonsils and Adenoids.
3'5 per cent, of the children examined during the year
Were referred for treatment for " tonsils and adenoids," either
separate or combined, as compared with G per cent, in the year
1922. Of these, much enlarged tonsils accounted for 0'68 per
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It is a matter for grave concern that children are still foum
whose bodies and clothing are verminous, and the fact that ther
are an increasing number of children who harbour head vermi;
deserves very careful consideration. The serious conditions ani
results which may arise from the occurrence of pediculosis do no
appear to be generally appreciated until they become manifest
Sir George Newman, in his report for the year 1922, ascribes th
reduction in the number of children infested with vermin in th
London area to :—
(a) The systematic surveys.
(b) The establishment of cleansing stations.
(c) The progressive application of the cleansing scheme t<
every school.
(d) The promotion of school bathing facilities.
(e) The steady development of educational methods.
(/) The pressure of public opinion.
(6) Minor Ailments.
As has been the case in former years few minor ailments
were discovered at routine medical inspection, owing to the