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"I beg to recommend that an advertisement be
issued asking X-Rays operators in this district to quote
an inclusive price for treating a case of Ringworm in
a school child, under the supervision of the Medical
Officer of Health, at his office. This form of treatment
could then be provided at a moderate cost, I have no
doubt.
"The only objection to the Council undertaking
this X-Rays treatment, is the question of their responsibility
in case of any accident occurring, such as excessive
exposure to the rays, etc. The proper management
of the treatment, however, is now so arranged, that
with suitable apparatus and making use of the method
now in vogue, for regulating the due amount of
exposure, I am of opinion that this question of any
accident occurring can be practically ignored."
DEATHS AMONGST SCHOOL CHILDREN.
The total deaths occurring amongst children of school
age, viz. (5 to 15 years) are 33. In addition to the diseases
aforementioned, this number includes deaths from the following
causes:—
2 from Enteritis.
7 ,, Other tubercular diseases.
4 ,, Bronchitis.
3 ,, Pneumonia.
1 ,, Heart disease.
1 ,, Accident.
8 ,, All other diseases.