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IV. Those Attending Public Elementary Schools.— 162
children fell within this category. They were suffering' from the
following ailments :—
(a) Pulmonary Tuberculosis— 26 cases.
26 children, in whom the disease is not infectious, are
attending school.
(b) Crippling due to Tuberculosis— 13 cases.
(1) Tuberculosis of the Joints— 11 cases.
4 children, who have suffered from tubercular hips, in
whom the disease is now cured, can only walk with
crutches, and should be in attendance at a school for
physically defective children.
1 child, who has suffered from a tubercular knee and is
lame, is able to attend school.
2 children, who have suffered from tubercular hips
wear a high boot, and are able to attend school.
4 children, who have suffered from tubercular hips,
walk with a limp, but are able to attend school.
(2) Tuberculosis o] the Bone— 2 cases.
1 child, who has suffered from a tubercular spine, is
able to attend school; a special desk and table has been
provided, but this child should be in attendance at a
school for physically defective children.
1 child, who has suffered from tuberculosis of the bone
of the arm, which is now in a splint, is able to attend school.
(c) Crippling due to other causes— 50 cases.
(1) Various forms of Paralysis— 30 cases.
4 children, who are partially paralysed in both legs,
should be in attendance at a school for physically defective
children.
2 children with paralysis of the arm are able to attend
school.
2 children, who are partially paralysed in the right
side, are able to attend school; 1 of these cases is also
feeble-minded and has been recommended for admission to
a special school.
7 children, with partial paralysis of the legs, are
wearing surgical boots, but are able to attend school.
15 children, who are slightly lame owing to old infantile
paralysis, are able to attend school.
(2) Other Crippling Defects— 20 cases.
4 children, with congenital dislocation of the hip.
1 child, right hand absent from birth.
1 child, left forearm absent from birth.
2 children with spinal curvature.
5 children, suffering from club-feet, and receiving
hospital treatment.
1 child, suffering from flat-feet, is lame and wearing
instruments.
1 child, old fracture of the elbow joint.