[Preventive health examinations of kindergarten children in Basel].

A survey of preventive examination in 4.820 kindergarten children (4-5 years old) in Basle is presented. The results of screening have been grouped according to different criteria. Special attention is paid to the importance of minimal brain damage in early childhood. Out of 73 cases of minimal brain damage in 31 cases the diagnosis revealed was previously unknown. The number of children with a visual deficiency is high. In 535 children the visual defect was detected by this examination; 9 children have an ear deficiency caused by prenatal damage; 79 children with speech impediment needed logopedical treatment. Other diagnosis are discussed briefly.