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SPECIAL CAUSES OF SICKNESS.
The area has not been visited during the year by any unusual
causes of sickness or invalidity. Occupational disease or disability
is practically never observed. Whilst there has been a
good deal of unemployment in recent years, the health and
physique of the population has not deteriorated. On the contrary—thanks
to the efficacy of various agencies at work—there
has been steady improvement in the average physical condition
of the young population.
GENERAL PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES
FOR THE AREA.
Under this heading the Minister of Health asks for an
account of any developments or changes during the year in—
1.—(a) Laboratory Facilities.
(b) Ambulance Facilities.
(c) Nursing in the Home.
(d) Clinics and Treatment Centres.
3.—(i) Midwifery and Maternity Services.
(ii) Institutional Provision for Mothers and
Children.
(iii) Health Visitors.
(iv) Infant Life Protection.
(v) Orthopædic Treatment.
These services are all fully organised, and no developments
or changes have been found necessary.