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The difficulty of making any real comparison lies in the fact that Hounslow
is partly in Heston and partly in Isleworth, and that the separation between
the two parishes is more administrative than social or geographical. It is
impossible to work out separate statistics for Hounslow, because though the
populations for the different wards were enumerated at the last census, this
was not done at the census of 1891, and there are therefore no data on which
to calculate the present numbers of inhabitants.
Generally speaking, I think it will be considered that the Report shows
a satisfactory condition of health in the District. There has been no outbreak
of disease during the year, and nothing has arisen calling for unusual treatment
or special notice. The routine work of the Health Department has
been well carried out, in spite of the occasional absence of one or more of
the staff on account of illness.
Mr. Dowell, one of the Assistant Inspectors, resigned on his appointment
to a more responsible post, and was replaced by Mr. Ashworth.
A branch office of the department has been established in Isleworth, and
it is hoped that a permanent office, at which the Assistant Inspector may
attend at stated hours, will be located in the Public Hall in that town.
I wish again to express my sincere thanks to the Council, and especially
to the Chairman and members of the Health Committee for the help and
support they have given to my staff aud myself during the year.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
EDWARD J. STEEGMANN.