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Several of these were found to be suffering from diseases of a
non-infectious character and were thus enabled to return to school
at once, while some were apparently quite well.
Ringworm of the Scalp.
From the year 1913 five cases, all under treatment, were
carried over as uncured, and 36 new cases were discovered during
the year. All the new cases found were treated during the year.
Thirty were cured and six remained under observation on
December 31st.
Thirty-two cases were treated by X-rays by the Committee's
Radiologist, Mr. Blake, under the superintendence of the School
Medical Officer.
In only two of these X-ray cases was a second application
necessary; in all the other cases one application sufficed and the
results have again been extremely satisfactory, and the cures rapid.
Exceptional Children.
Blind.—Two boys are attending schools for the blind.
Deaf Mutes.—There is one deaf and dumb child attending
one of the infants' departments.
Epileptics.—Five cases of major epilepsy and four of epilepsy
in the minor form are under observation by the School Medical
Officer.
Mentally Deficient.
Excluding some of the epileptic cases above mentioned, there
are six feeble minded children attending the elementary schools,
and who are not incapable of receiving some benefit there. Seven
children in the area are believed to be imbeciles or idiots and two
of these have been reported during the year to the Middlesex
County Council, which is the local control authority under the
Mental Deficiency Act, 1913.