Table 4.
Clinical diagnosis of children who presented for evaluation after receiving a referral.
| Diagnosis (Criteria) | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Severe malnourishment (BMI, Z-score −3)* | 28 (22.2) |
| Impaired vision (Paediatric Snellen Chart Score < 0.5)** | 27 (21.4) |
| Ear problems*** | 15 (11.9) |
| Trachoma (WHO simplified grading system of trachoma) | 6 (4.8) |
| Allergic conjunctivitis | 5 (4.0) |
| Other ailments**** | 10 (7.9) |
| Normal assessments | 35 (27.8) |
| Total children referred who came for consultation at OPD | 126 (100) |
* All were given vitamin supplements, general nutritional advices and invitation to nutritional workshop. Haemoglobin blood test (Hb) was taken of the 20 most malnourished pupils. Only one had Hb lower than 12 g/100ml.
**All were referred to an optician.
***Ear problems: (acute otitis media, otitis externa, long-standing perforated tympani, ear wax).
****Other ailments: Urinary tract infection, bacterial tonsillitis, skin infection, persistent headache, heartburn with positive Helicobacter Pylori serology test, long persisting neck lump.