Appearance Screening at Saneguruvanahalli Primary School, Basaveshwaranagar
REPORT: Appearance Screening at Saneguruvanahalli Primary School, Basaveshwaranagar
Date and time: 4th August, 2010 ; 10:30 A.M to 3:00 P.M
Venue: Government Model Primary School, Saneguruvanahalli, Basaveshwaranagar, Bangalore
YFS Volunteers present (8): Vyjayanthi, Balakrishna, Rucha, Roshni, Pramod, Bharti, Dr.Vimochana, Anand
Number of students screened: 197 (LKG to Class VII)
Day’s Specialty: Home-made Peas Pulav-Raitha for everyone, prepared by Vyjayanthi
FINDINGS
General Physician cases
Repeated cold/cough cases : 45
Frequent stomach pain cases : 49
Frequent leg pain cases : 34
Tiredness/weakness/undernourished cases : 51
Dizziness/Fainting cases : 9
Serious breathlessness cases : 8
Frequent head-ache cases : 38
Dermatology cases
Rashes : 4
Scales/Itching : 13
Wounds (with scarring) : 20 (5)
Patches : 34
Dental cases (51)
Cavities : 37
Bleeding gums : 17
Mouth ulcers : 3
Tooth pain : 20
*total number exceeds 51, since there is an overlap of cases- same child has more than one dental problem
Ophthalmology cases
Squint : 2
Vision problems : 14
ENT cases
Hearing problems : 2
Discharge from ear : 4
Ear pain : 13
Bleeding from nose : 13
Throat pain : 4
Serious illnesses
Asthma : 1
Fits/Convulsions : 1
Chest pain : 1
Physical disability : 2
Gland pain : 2
Serious skin affliction : 1
Others
Learning difficulties : 1
Stammering : 1
Shyness/coping difficulties : 15
Other behavioural issues : 8
The next step is a General Medical check-up led by Dr.Vimochana, wherein the data from this screening will be used by the Doctors. However, 27 children have been marked as requiring immediate attention, and these shall be assessed by Dr.Vimochana on a priority basis.